Senior Manager - Sourcing & Merchandising

Bachaa Party is looking for a highly skilled and commercially driven professional for the position of Senior Manager - Sourcing & Merchandising | 𝐖𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐧.

Location: Karachi

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and merchandising activities for Woven apparel, from product development and sampling to production and final delivery. 

• Develop seasonal sourcing and production according to buying plan. 

• Manage sourcing and procurement of fabrics garments and accessories. 

• Develop and manage strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers. 

• Lead costing, price negotiation, vendor selection, and commercial discussions to achieve competitive margins and cost efficiencies. 

• Oversee the complete production cycle, including sampling, pre-production, cutting, stitching, washing, finishing, quality, and dispatch. 

• Work closely with Design, Planning, Production, Quality, Warehouse, Finance, and Retail teams to ensure smooth execution and timely deliveries. 

• Drive new product development and provide commercial and production inputs for seasonal and core collections. 

• Conduct market and competitor research. 

• Participate in market visits, exhibitions, and sourcing trips for vendor development and trend analysis. 

• Explore and optimize sourcing and vendor development in all woven categories. 

• Identify process improvement and cost-saving opportunities across sourcing, production, and merchandising operations. 

• Lead, mentor, and develop the sourcing/merchandising team while ensuring effective execution and cross-functional collaboration.

𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

• Bachelor's degree in Textile, Fashion, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a relevant field. 

• 12–15 years of relevant experience in sourcing, merchandising, production planning, product development, or fashion/textile retail. 

• Strong experience in Woven apparel, international sourcing, vendor management, costing, production, and product development. 

• International sourcing/procurement experience will be highly preferred.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬: 

• Woven Apparel & Textile Knowledge.

• Sourcing & Vendor Management. 

• Fabric Procurement. 

• Costing & Negotiation. 

• Production Planning & Execution. 

• Product Development & Merchandising. 

• Market & Competitor Analysis. 

• Budget & Commercial Management. 

• Cross-functional Coordination. 

• Team Leadership & People Management. 

• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills. 

Interested candidates can email their CVs to careers@bachaaparty.com by mentioning the position in the subject line.