Sourcing Manager - eCommerce

Hiring Sourcing Manager for a Leading eCommerce Industry based at Bangalore.

Job Profile :

- Drafting Request for Quotes (RFQs) based on product & marketing specifications

- Analyzing the marketplace to find the broadest set of capable manufactures globally who provide the best product cost, quality and delivery objectives insuring maximum bottom-line impact

- Distributing RFQs to suppliers and managing the process to receive completed quotes

- Choosing a final supplier(s) & Managing the supplier relationship

- Managing the supplier manufacturing process to insure they meet delivery performance metrics. Also influencing the supplier's manufacturing processes, technology decisions and policies in ways that are mutually beneficial and sustainable for both organizations.

- Developing negotiation strategies to deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers. This includes periodic rebidding to insure our costs remain competitive

- Developing risk mitigation strategies including contingency plans, lead-time reductions and supply chain efficiencies

- Partnering closely with cross functional teams including the retail category teams, legal, tax, product compliance, social accountability, trade compliance, finance, transportation, and global suppliers to deliver on brand equity, net revenue, and customer satisfaction.

Desired Profile :

- 5+ years of sourcing, costing and negotiating experience

- MBA Mandatory

- Familiarity with procurement systems, Oracle financial applications, other third party information systems and ability to learn proprietary systems

- Knowledge of manufacturing, global supply chain, and regulatory requirements

- Experience building out a private label program in a retail environment