Our client is Europe's leading home improvement retailer and the third largest in the world, with nearly 860 stores in 8 countries in Europe and Asia and having market-leading positions in the UK, France, Poland, Turkey and China. For it's sourcing office based in Warsaw we are looking for Category Sourcing Manager responsible for sourcing activities in CEE & CIS region and for relationship management with internal clients.
- Developing and optimizing category direct import in the organization.
- Engaging and managing relationships with Company's key stakeholders.
- Formalizing and delivering vendor sourcing plans, managing vendor performance and engagement.
- Supervising purchasing and sales budgets.
- Negotiating commercial conditions in order to improve price competitiveness, deliver margin gains, improve payment and reduce stocks at destination.
- Developing ranges and product offers in-line with Company's expectations using market knowledge as well as style and trend guidelines.
- Managing and engaging the Global Category team, managing operational and financial category performance.
- At least 10 years experience in sourcing, purchasing and product development.
- Higher level of education (business management is preferable).
- Commercial awareness and good understanding of market and customers,
- Proven track record in sourcing industry or retail operations.
- Proven experience in project management.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
- Very good people management and leadership skills.
- Ability to adopt to different requirements.
- Fluent English.
- Knowledge of Russian and German would be an asset.
- High level of flexibility.
- Willingness to travel.
Job ref: WRYD7969
