Supplier Identification and Assessment:
● Evaluate suppliers based on factors such as quality, cost, reliability, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
● Research and identify potential suppliers for finished products, including manufacturers and wholesalers.
Negotiation and Contract Management:
● Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
● Oversee the drafting, review, and governance of complex supplier contracts and agreements, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives, risk mitigation policies, and compliance standards.
● Lead high- value negotiations with key furniture suppliers to secure optimal terms and strategic partnerships, focusing on pricing structures, payment frameworks, delivery timelines, and long- term quality assurance.
● Act as a key stakeholder in supplier performance management and contract lifecycle optimization.
Supplier Relationship Management:
● Foster a culture of co- innovation by partnering with suppliers to uncover opportunities for new product development, sustainable materials sourcing, process enhancements, and cost efficiencies. Act as a catalyst for supplier- led innovation that supports brand differentiation and competitive advantage.
● Resolve disputes and discrepancies with suppliers in a timely and professional manner to maintain positive relationships and ensure continuity of supply.
● Maintain proactive, high- level communication with key suppliers to resolve escalations, reinforce performance expectations, and ensure alignment on strategic business objectives. Provide structured, data- driven feedback to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
Coordinate with Product Development and Engineering Teams
● Contribute sourcing expertise to influence design- for- sourcing decisions, ensuring that selected furniture products and components meet aesthetic, functional, and quality standards while optimizing for cost, lead time, and manufacturability.
● Champion a collaborative, cross- functional approach that accelerates time- to- market and enhances supplier integration into the product development lifecycle.
