The candidate will manage the end-to-end Sourcing and planning of products and services of Interior Design and build Turn-key projects for the assigned categories.
Create a pool of suppliers for the assigned category and manage strong relationships with suppliers, including negotiating prices and conditions, and resolving disputes
Support in Continuous improvement projects on Cost, Quality and Lead time through benchmarking, Zero based costing and market analysis
Analysing and calculating Supply costs and developing cost reduction strategies.
Ensure the procurement process adheres to all legal and regulatory standards
Provide pre- and post-shipment support for all procurement activities: manage specifications, samples, quality, delivery, payment, and monitor supply chain compliance with contract terms
Ensure the procurement process adheres to all legal and regulatory standards
Ensure effective stakeholder management and communication to internal customers and other cross functional teams.
Preferred candidate profile
Prior experience in souring/Procurement/Supplier management
Strong Team player and Good communication skills
Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships
Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analysing and interpreting data
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Job Classification
Industry: Architecture / Interior Design Functional Area / Department: Merchandising, Retail & eCommerce Role Category: Category Management & Operations Role: Category Manager Employement Type: Full time