Senior Officer - Sourcing

About Us

Who we are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, BÉIS, High Sierra, Gregory, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Job Description

• Vendor Management
• Selection of the necessary vendor, Management and coordination of the same from sourcing to procurement.
• Finalize BOM (Bills of Material)
• Nominate Raw Material Suppliers
• Negotiate Raw Material prices
• Finalization of Finished goods Prices
• Coordination
• Finalize and coordinate Samples with Design Team drawings
• Coordinate with the quality team for testing and inspection of finished goods and Raw Materials
  
  

Education

Graduate/ Postgraduate (Added advantage)

Experience Requirements

• 6 Years of Relevant experience
• Quick learner & ability to multi-task
• Experience in Vendor management is an added advantage
  
  

Good knowledge of Materials and Technical Requirements

Mobility/Travel

Travel involved (Minimum 10 days of travel)

Computer Skills

Frequent user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Language

Good communication skills.

Should be fluent in English and Hindi

Requirements

Critical Job Competencies Requirements Description of competency

Microsoft Office Hands-on knowledge of Excel – Pivot table, VLOOKUP etc.

Communication and presentation skills

Excellent communication skills;

Frequently interact with internal and external partners for collaboration, Negotiation for mutual agreement, and problem resolution.

Strong relationship skills for building trusting partnerships with internal and external business partners.

Can do attitude

Innovative, energetic and results oriented, open minded and flexible in a fast-paced changing environment

Proactive approach Should ensure on time entries and maintenance of data in ERP tool

About The Team

Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to culture and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.
  
  

What We Value

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.