Vice President - Purchase - Caftans/toles & Scarves

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement and strategic sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Source fabrics, textiles, trims, embellishments, and finished products for Caftans, Stoles, and Scarves.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard domestic and international suppliers.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiations, pricing, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Drive cost optimization and ensure competitive sourcing without compromising quality.
• Coordinate procurement aligned with textile materials, fabrics, trims, and manufacturing processes.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure adherence to quality and delivery standards.
• Collaborate with design, merchandising, production, and business teams to understand sourcing requirements.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities from supplier identification through order fulfillment.
• Develop alternative sourcing options to ensure supply continuity and mitigate procurement risks.
• Stay updated on textile trends, material availability, supplier capabilities, and international sourcing opportunities.

Required Candidate Profile:

• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, purchasing, or vendor management within the textile, fashion, apparel, or lifestyle industry.
• Strong experience sourcing fabrics, trims, embellishments, and finished products.
• Experience managing domestic and international suppliers.
• Strong understanding of textiles, fabrics, and manufacturing processes.
• Proven expertise in vendor negotiations, cost management, and supplier development.
• Ability to develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business requirements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and vendor-management skills.
• Experience working with fashion, apparel, or textile products will be preferred.