Head Procurement & Product Management
About Job
Our client company is seeking a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in contributing to product & technical initiatives and buying & business initiatives within apparel wholesale, retail, export, and hospitality environments. The ideal candidate will have experience in end-to-end management of projects related to brand business, from conception through deployment, encompassing all aspects of product and channel management while fulfilling compliance obligations, providing timely and effective product strategies, and making sound risk decisions. We are looking for an energetic, innovative professional who communicates effectively, fosters a sense of team, and consistently delivers results.
Job Description
Role and Responsibilities:
- Manage the setup of 90 regional brands across 14 regional clusters within a span of 3 quarters.
- Establish processes for complete empowerment within the clusters, ensuring a seamless transition from concept to market.
- Create a funnel and interact with key wholesalers to align them with a range architecture as required in the wholesale market.
- Focus on regional art forms in India to harness their latent potential.
- Manage a team of 30+ garment engineers.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 20+ years of experience in procurement, product management, and business development within the apparel industry.
- Proven track record of successfully managing end-to-end projects related to brand business.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a large team effectively.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of regional art forms in India and their market potential.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Job Location: North India
Job Details
- Industry
- Consumer
- Segment
- Retail and Apparel
- Job Level
- Senior Management
- Salary
- ₹ 55,00,000 - ₹ 65,00,000
- Experience
- 20 - 27 (in years)
- State
- Country
- India
- Reporting To
- Company Name
- Client company focus lies on apparel, footwear and lifestyle.
- Company Size
- 1000+