Assistant Manager - Sourcing

Assistant Manager Sourcing

Company: Miniklub Retail Private Limited
Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 4-7 Years

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with vendors and suppliers on daily requirements, order status, timelines, and pending activities.
• Vendor Follow-ups: Ensure regular follow-ups with vendors for order confirmations, sample submissions, production updates, and timely deliveries.
• Sourcing Support: Assist in sourcing activities, vendor identification, supplier evaluation, and maintaining vendor databases.
• Order Tracking: Monitor purchase orders, production schedules, delivery commitments, and order status to ensure timely execution.
• Sampling & Approvals: Coordinate sample development, product submissions, feedback, and approvals with internal teams and vendors.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with design, merchandising, quality, production, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth workflow.
• Cost & Commercial Coordination: Support price negotiations, costing discussions, quotation comparisons, and commercial documentation.
• Documentation & MIS: Maintain vendor records, order trackers, sourcing reports, and other relevant documentation.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively identify delays, address vendor-related challenges, and escalate critical issues to ensure business continuity.
• Vendor Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors to support long-term business partnerships.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate in any discipline.
• 47 years of relevant experience in sourcing, vendor management, merchandising, or supplier coordination.
• Experience in apparel, garments, textiles, or the fashion retail industry will be preferred.
• Strong vendor follow-up, coordination, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and vendor/order tracking reports.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work from Delhi and coordinate with vendors as required.