Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the company's procurement strategy aligned with business goals.

• Lead procurement transformation initiatives to improve efficiency, cost control, and transparency.

• Set annual procurement budgets, goals, KPIs, and performance metrics.

• Provide strategic input to senior management on market trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Oversee the full procurement cycle: planning, sourcing, evaluating, contracting, ordering, and receiving.

• Ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of raw cashmere, yarn, dyes, chemicals, fabrics, equipment, and services.

• Maintain accurate procurement forecasts and align with production, sales, and inventory requirements.

• Implement standardized procurement policies, procedures, and control systems.

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers both domestically and internationally.

• Lead contract negotiations to secure favorable terms, pricing, and delivery conditions.

• Build long-term relationships with key suppliers and ensure optimal performance.

• Monitor supplier compliance with quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing standards.

• Conduct regular cost analysis and identify opportunities for cost reduction.

• Manage procurement risks including supply shortages, price volatility, and geopolitical disruptions.

• Ensure diversification of supply sources to safeguard continuity.

• Oversee tendering and competitive bidding processes.

• Manage, mentor, and develop procurement staff to ensure high performance.

• Allocate tasks, oversee workloads, and monitor performance against KPIs.

• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Ensure procurement activities align with internal policies, legal requirements, and international trade regulations.

• Oversee documentation, contract management, and audit readiness.

• Prepare periodic procurement reports for the executive team and board.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.

• Minimum 5-7 years of procurement experience, ideally in manufacturing, textile, or FMCG sectors.

• At least 3 - 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.

• Experience in international sourcing, contracts, and supplier negotiations.

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Advanced understanding of supply chain management and procurement best practices.

• Ability to analyze complex data and make strategic recommendations.

• High integrity, ethical judgment, and strong attention to detail.