Lead - Merchandiser

New Leaf Retail Technologies Private Limited; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestasia is a fast-growing home décor and lifestyle brand. We are seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead China-based supplier relationships for home and kitchen appliances, especially cookware.

You will develop seasonal buying strategies aligned with brand vision and retail plans while ensuring quality, compliance, and cost efficiency. You will negotiate prices and terms, audit suppliers, and collaborate with design, product development, and merchandising teams to launch new collections on time.

Qualifications

• B.Sc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration.
• Proven work experience as a Sourcing Manager or Procurement Manager.
• Experience in China Sourcing and vendor strategies.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers in China for home and kitchen appliances.
• Develop and execute seasonal buying strategies aligned with brand vision and retail plans.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and MOQs with Chinese vendors.
• Coordinate with design, product development, and merchandising teams to launch new collections on time.
• Ensure compliance with product safety standards and ethical sourcing practices.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Education

B.Sc in supply chain/logistics/business administration

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Nestasia is a fast-growing home décor and lifestyle brand that blends global design aesthetics with Indian sensibilities. Founded in 2019, the brand was created to make everyday living beautiful through thoughtfully designed, functional, and high-quality products for modern homes.

Duties and responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and manage suppliers in China for home and kitchen appliances (Cookware especially).
• Develop and execute seasonal buying strategies aligned with brand vision and retail plans.
• Analysing and calculating costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure
• Develop strong relationships with global suppliers, including negotiating prices and conditions, and resolving disputes
• Invent negotiation strategies and secure profitable deals
• Monitor global design and décor trends to identify product opportunities and gaps.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and MOQ with Chinese vendors to ensure cost efficiency and quality.
• Coordinate with design, product development, and merchandising teams to launch new collections on time.
• Conduct factory visits, quality checks, and supplier audits (as needed).
• Ensure compliance with all product safety standards, regulations, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Cooperate with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on terms and processes
• Review and evaluate vendor proposals and contracts
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships for long-term business development.
• Generating and implementing efficient sourcing and category management strategies
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency

Desired Candidate Profile

• B.Sc degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
• Proven work experience as a Sourcing Manager or Procurement Manager
• Experience in China Sourcing and having good vendor strategies
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management and relevant software
• Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships
• Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analysing and interpreting data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You are a highly goal-oriented individual and have excellent communication skills
• You are open-minded, curious, and a strong problem solver