Retail Sourcing VP - Apparel Strategy & Negotiations

AlixPartners, LLP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a skilled individual for their Retail Performance Improvement team in London. This role requires extensive experience in retail consulting or industry, especially in vendor negotiations and sourcing strategy. The successful candidate will optimize processes to enhance business performance and must possess a Master's degree or MBA. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. The firm offers a competitive package with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Excellent benefit program

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in retail consulting or industry.
• Successful history in vendor negotiations focused on profitability.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing dynamics in the apparel sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing departments for apparel brands.
• Overhaul sourcing strategies and improve vendor negotiations.
• Optimize buy sizes and delivery scheduling with business units.

Skills

Analytical skills

Vendor negotiation expertise

Sourcing strategy development

Excel modelling capability

Education

Master's degree or MBA

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking a skilled individual for their Retail Performance Improvement team in London. This role requires extensive experience in retail consulting or industry, especially in vendor negotiations and sourcing strategy. The successful candidate will optimize processes to enhance business performance and must possess a Master's degree or MBA. Strong analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. The firm offers a competitive package with excellent benefits.