Head/Associate Vice President - Sourcing - Fabric

Purpose of the Job :

The Associate Vice President - will be responsible for end to end fabric procurement, Managing fabric inventory, Vendor Strategy, Vendor Score card and New product development process

Key Result Areas for the Incumbent :

- Process Responsibilities

- Strategic management and planning of vendors across seasons

- Sourcing of new fabrics and introducing these to the design team

- Monitor all aspects (especially fabric review) related to Fabric quality, Material Receipt Note, Technical, Payment

- Evaluate all department systems to ensure consistency and efficiency and provide solutions in a timely manner

- Conduct the initial round of price negotiations and review with the management for the final approval

- Grey fabric purchase management

- New vendor introduction and conversion when necessary

- People Management Responsibilities
 
- Track and monitor Allocation, Fabric PO review, resolve fabric and Material Receipt Note issues

- Manage all people related aspects of the subordinates such as leave approvals, appraisals etc

- Hands on management of vendor relationships

- Final level screening of candidates till Chief Manager role during the hiring process

- Financial Responsibilities

- None

Key Behavioral competencies required to perform this role :

Essential :

1. Attention to details

2. Negotiation skills

3. Problem solving / analytical skills

Desirable :

1. Communication

2. Initiative

3. Delegation

Key Technical competencies required to perform this role :

Essential :

1. Qualified in Textile management / chemistry

2. Knowledge of knits and woven fabrics

3. Understanding of fabric testing processes and fabric processing