Job Description

The Country Manager - Sourcing is responsible for leading and managing the sourcing office's end-to-end operations within the country. This role oversees vendor management, product development, production follow-up, compliance, quality assurance, capacity planning, and operational excellence. The position ensures alignment with global sourcing strategy and delivers optimal cost, quality, speed, and sustainability outcomes.
1. Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the country sourcing strategy aligned with global objectives.
• Drive cost-efficient, sustainable, and speed-to-market initiatives.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional teams including merchandising, QA/QC, technical, compliance, and supply chain.

2. Vendor Management & Development

• Build and maintain strong factory/vendor partnerships to ensure performance excellence.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard high-potential suppliers to strengthen the country/vendor matrix.
• Lead annual vendor evaluations and negotiate strategic agreements.
• Ensure suppliers meet required standards in quality, compliance, capacity, and sustainability.

3. Production & Operations Management

• Oversee end-to-end production from order placement to shipment.
• Monitor capacity planning, production milestones, T&A (Time & Action) management, and on-time delivery performance.
• Resolve operational challenges, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards.

4. Product Development

• Lead local product development initiatives for assigned product categories (apparel, home, accessories, hardgoods, etc.).
• Drive innovation in materials, trims, and sourcing alternatives to support cost and speed strategy.
• Partner with design and global PD teams to execute seasonal development calendars.

5. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing local teams across functions.
• Establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective succession planning and talent development.

Work in a high visibility roleWork with global stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Textile Engineering, Merchandising, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 12-18+ years of experience in sourcing, merchandising, or supply chain within global buying/liaison/sourcing offices.
• Strong understanding of apparel, hardgoods, and/or home goods manufacturing.
• Proven track record managing large vendor bases in the region.
• Deep knowledge of compliance, quality systems, and sustainability standards.
• Experience managing multi-functional teams and large-scale operations.

The company is a leading global retail and consumer goods organization with a strong international presence and extensive multi-category product portfolios. It operates a network of sourcing offices across key manufacturing regions and partners with a broad base of suppliers worldwide.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional looking to excel in a leadership role in the retail industry.

Skills Required