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Nr ref.
W179068
Stan/region
Karnataka
Wydział
Manufacturing & Sourcing
Lokalizacja
India
Miejscowość
Bangalore

Opis firmy

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

PRZEGLĄD STANOWISKA

The Senior Sourcing Manager, Leather, Accessories & Footwear is responsible for overseeing and leading Leather Apparel, Leather Accessories, Footwear, and Accessories categories. The position owns the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle as per Ralph Lauren standards. 

The Senior Sourcing Manager will lead category sourcing strategies for L&A and Footwear, vendor performance management, and capability development, while partnering closely with cross-functional teams and vendors to support business objectives. This position requires strong leadership, collaboration, communication, commercial acumen, and problem-solving skills.

KLUCZOWE OBOWIĄZKI I ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCI

Key Responsibilities
Category Sourcing Strategy  
  • Building & driving global 2030 sourcing strategies across Leather Apparel, Leather Accessories, Footwear and Accessories categories to support quality, speed, cost, capacity and business growth objectives.    
  • Ensure development milestones, testing requirements, costing activities and approvals are achieved within seasonal calendars and Ralph Lauren standards. 
  • Lead cost reviews and supplier negotiations to achieve partnership objectives while maintaining product integrity, quality and consumer expectations.  
  • Lead the team with guidance and support to ensure all KPIs /desired results are achieved within team and proactively identify and mitigate risks related to capacity, materials, quality, compliance and delivery. 
Vendor & Factory Capability Development 
  • Manage supplier relationships and performance across quality, delivery, compliance, innovation and cost. 
  • Identify sourcing opportunities, manage category risk and support long-term supplier capability development.
  • Assess vendor capabilities, support onboarding new suppliers, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply base. 
Cross-Functional Partnership 
  • Partner closely with Product Development, Merchandising, Raw Materials, Quality, Technical, Global Optimization & Expansion teams to ensure alignment from development through commercialization.
  • Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to resolve sourcing challenges and improve execution effectiveness.
  • Support alignment between business objectives, sourcing strategy, and operational priorities.
  • Responsible Sourcing & Ensuring Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, ethical sourcing practices, and regional regulatory requirements.
Team Leadership & Talent Development 
  • Lead, coach and develop sourcing team members to build category expertise
  • Strengthen organizational capability and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. 

DOŚWIADCZENIE, UMIEJĘTNOŚCI I WIEDZA

Requirements:
  • 12–15 years of sourcing, merchandising, product development or supply chain experience within premium, luxury or global consumer brands. 
  • Deep expertise in Leather Apparel and Leather Accessories sourcing, product development and manufacturing. 
  • Strong knowledge of Footwear sourcing, materials, construction, and commercialization processes. 
  • Proven experience leading teams, supplier networks and cross-functional initiatives. 
  • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and supplier management capabilities. 
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. 
RL Competencies (Success Drivers): 
  • Leads with Purpose & Vision
  • Balances Magic & Logic 
  • Collaborates Multifunctionally with an Enterprise Mindset
  • Thinks Strategically to Seize Opportunities & Solve Problems 
  • Champions Diversity & Psychological Safety 
  • Develops Self & Others to Build Teams & Capabilities.
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