Regional Merchandise Manager - General Merchandise

Anko Sourcing the exclusive direct sourcing arm of Kmart Group that operates the iconic retail brands Kmart Australia and Target Australia. KGA’s operations span the largest sourcing markets across Asia including China, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Cambodia, Indonesia and Vietnam, supporting an annual sourcing capability of US $ 3 billion.

With our strong commitment to sustainability and ethical sourcing, we provide a full suite of procurement services from sourcing, merchandising, packaging, quality assurance, quality control and international supply chain.

At Anko Sourcing, you will be part of a dynamic, growing business that delivers incredible results through a clearly defined purpose and strategy. You will work in an environment that is highly supportive, collaborative and encourages innovation whilst providing autonomy and challenge.

You will have access to flexible working hours, health and wellness programs, competitive remuneration and training opportunities with development plans to support your career growth. We offer an empowering culture with strongly embedded organisational values that define who we are and everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the India General Merchandise sourcing portfolio, developing and executing sourcing strategies that support business growth, sourcing diversification, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.
• Build and manage a high-performing sourcing team, providing leadership, coaching, talent development, performance management, and succession planning across a multi-category sourcing organisation.
• Develop and strengthen supplier partnerships, driving supplier identification, onboarding, capability development, performance improvement, negotiation, and sourcing diversification initiatives.
• Lead sourcing execution from product development to shipment, ensuring effective costing, critical path management, risk mitigation, quality compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with Buying, Quality, Planning, Inventory and other stakeholders to deliver commercial outcomes, solve business challenges, and achieve sourcing objectives.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
• 15+ years of experience in sourcing, merchandising, buying, retail, or trading office environments, with proven leadership experience managing teams.
• Strong experience in supplier management, product development, costing, negotiation, sourcing diversification, and commercial decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to develop sourcing strategies, drive business performance, and manage complex stakeholder relationships across multiple functions and geographies.
• Strong commercial acumen, people leadership capability, and experience working in a fast-paced international sourcing environment

Anko Sourcing values diversity and we pride ourselves on representing the diverse and multicultural communities of which we are a part. All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purpose.