Sourcing Manager

Babyshop is a leading baby and kids’ retailer in the Middle East, offering a wide range of high-quality products for babies, toddlers, and children. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service and a seamless shopping experience for parents and caregivers. Our mission is to create a community where parents can access information, support, and resources to make their parenting journey more enjoyable and fulfilling.Role OverviewThis role will be responsible for managing end-to-end sourcing operations for assigned categories, ensuring optimal costing, capacity alignment, on-time delivery, and strong vendor performance. The role requires close collaboration with internal buying, planning, quality, and regional sourcing teams, as well as external manufacturing partners, to deliver business objectives efficiently and sustainably.Key ResponsibilitiesSourcing & Vendor ManagementManage and develop a strong vendor base for apparel sourcing, aligned to quality, cost, speed and reliabilityLead vendor negotiations on cost, MOQ, lead times, and commercial terms to meet margin and profitability targets.Drive vendor segmentation and allocation strategies based on capability, performance, and scalability.Build long-term partnerships with key vendors while actively managing risks across the supplier base.Costing & Commercial ExcellenceOwn product costing across categories, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and margin adherence.Identify cost optimization opportunities through fabric sourcing, construction efficiencies, and vendor capability leverage.Support price benchmarking and cost breakdown analysis to enable informed sourcing decisions.Capacity Planning & Issue ResolutionWork closely with vendors to plan and secure production capacity in line with seasonal demand and business priorities.Proactively identify and resolve capacity constraints, production bottlenecks, and escalation issues.Partner with internal teams to manage peak season risks and ensure continuity of supply.OTD & Critical Path (CP) ManagementDrive adherence to agreed critical paths across sampling, production, and shipment stages.Track and ensure On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance across vendors and categories.Lead corrective actions and recovery plans for delays or execution risks.Vendor Performance & GovernanceDesign, manage, and review vendor scorecards covering quality, delivery, cost, compliance, and responsiveness.Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and lead improvement action plans.Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing, quality standards, and internal governance requirements.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner closely with Buying, Planning, Quality, and Logistics teams to align sourcing execution with business needs.Support range development timelines through timely sourcing inputs and feasibility assessments.Provide sourcing insights and recommendations to support assortment and supply decisions.Key Skills & CompetenciesStrong expertise in apparel sourcing and manufacturing processesHands-on experience in costing, CP management, OTD, and capacity planningProven experience managing vendor scorecards and performance governanceStrong understanding of apparel supply chain dynamics and seasonalityStrong negotiation and stakeholder management skillsHigh ownership and problem-solving orientationAbility to manage ambiguity and work under tight timelinesCommercial mindset with strong attention to detailQualifications & Experience8–10 years of relevant experience in apparel sourcing and manufacturingExperience working with manufacturer and international retailerExposure to multi-category apparel sourcing is preferredGraduate degree in Fashion, Textiles, Supply Chain, or related field preferred#J-18808-Ljbffr