Product Sourcing Manager/ Ürün Tedarik Müdürü

KSO Istanbul Sourcing Ev Gelistirme Ürunleri ve H

PRODUCT SOURCING MANAGER/JOB DESCRIPTION

• Find and develop new vendors, new products in Turkey & Middle East. Research markets to source and develop new products and vendors for all DIY sector operating companies, ensuring customer requirements & product briefs.

• Implement the sourcing of factories and products with the aim of driving sustainable cost price reduction and improving operational efficiency. 

• Understand manufacturing process and cost structures for all the applicable category areas. Exploits opportunities for component to Kingfisher quality requirements and delivers products with the optimum quality/cost ratio. 

• Lead activity planning and reporting. Deliver sustainable cost price reduction through implementation of Kingfisher sourcing techniques: E sourcing, auctions, vendor spend analysis.  

• Negotiates commercial conditions to improve price competitiveness, deliver margin gains, improve payment terms and reduce stocks at destination. Manage the negotiating process with vendors.

• Ensure the team delivers negotiation of excellent cost prices for new briefs/products aiming to achieving cost reduction KPI against existing/alternative sources of supply ( agents & importers). 

• Negotiate the most favourable buying terms and ensure all commercial agreements are clearly documented. Manage vendor performance, maintain optimum vendor portfolio to maximize volume leverage while mitigating risks.

• In conjunction with the wider category team, ensure projects and orders are managed through to competition, achieving the agreed quality levels, delivered on time and in the full quantities ordered, as per team KPIs.

ROLE CAPABILITIES/ OTHER INFORMATION

• Degree holder or above. 
• 3-5 years in related industry, good understanding of geographic footprint market requirements and trends. 
• Active driver.
• Complete military obligation for male candidates.
• Work experience in sourcing office, preferably with sourcing and factory floor experience. 
• Travel Requirements: %50 of the time travelling both local and international.
• Fluent, both written and verbally in English. 
• Strong interpersonal skills.