Sourcing Director

Beymen Group; Fatih; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Beymen Group, a leader in Turkey’s luxury fashion scene, seeks a Sourcing Director to lead domestic and international supplier networks and drive cost efficiency across sourcing processes.

You will guide strategy, manage key supplier relationships, and champion sustainability and digitalization across the sourcing function. 15+ years in fashion/retail sourcing is preferred; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Textile Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, or production.
• Previous sourcing experience in fashion, textile, retail, or e-commerce sectors is preferred.
• Strong experience in managing both domestic and international suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of cost analysis, pricing, and commercial negotiations.
• Proven experience in supplier development and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Proven team management and leadership experience.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to combine a strategic perspective with strong operational execution.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination in a multi-functional environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness and availability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the company’s short- and long-term sourcing strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Develop the domestic and international supplier and manufacturer portfolio, while managing strategic relationships with existing suppliers.
• Research and identify new suppliers, manufacturers, and production regions to establish alternative sourcing channels.
• Manage cost, quality, lead time, and capacity targets across sourcing processes.
• Analyze cost structures by product category and lead cost optimization initiatives.
• Develop negotiation strategies for purchasing and sourcing processes and lead critical commercial negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance regularly and manage performance improvement and development initiatives.
• Analyze supply chain risks and develop alternative suppliers and production sources to ensure business continuity.
• Monitor market, raw material, production, cost, and global sourcing trends and provide strategic insights to senior management.
• Collaborate effectively with Design, Product, Merchandising, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Develop sourcing plans in line with seasonal and collection calendars and ensure timely execution of sourcing activities.
• Set objectives for the sourcing team, lead the team, and support its professional development.
• Monitor the sourcing budget and relevant KPIs and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Manage supplier relationships in line with sustainability principles, ethical production standards, quality requirements, and company policies.
• Lead the integration of digitalization, data analytics, and emerging sourcing technologies into sourcing processes.

Skills

Fluent English

Team leadership

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Operational execution

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Beymen, one of the significant performers of Turkey and the world luxury fashion scene, and Turkey's leading brands Network and Divarese, joined the investment fund of Mayhoola as Beymen Group in 2019. As a continuance of Mayhoola's investments since 2015, this move is the biggest foreign investment ever made in the Turkish luxury retail and fashion industry. In addition to Beymen Group, the Mayhoola’s mutual fund portfolio includes world-leading brands such as Valentino, Balmain and Pal Zileri.

Following the motto of moving towards the future by renewing itself every day and keeping the spirit of the time, Beymen Group invites you to the inspiring world of fashion by presenting more than 900 brands all together in Beymen stores, boutiques of world-famous brands, Beymen Club, Network and Divarese stores, e-commerce and mobile applications.

Beymen Group, a company that stands out with its principles, values, and commitment to social responsibility, is looking for a Sourcing Director to join our team! We seek passionate, creative, and courageous professionals who embrace continuous learning and prioritize customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the company’s short- and long-term sourcing strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Develop the domestic and international supplier and manufacturer portfolio, while managing strategic relationships with existing suppliers.
• Research and identify new suppliers, manufacturers, and production regions to establish alternative sourcing channels.
• Manage cost, quality, lead time, and capacity targets across sourcing processes.
• Analyze cost structures by product category and lead cost optimization initiatives.
• Develop negotiation strategies for purchasing and sourcing processes and lead critical commercial negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance regularly and manage performance improvement and development initiatives.
• Analyze supply chain risks and develop alternative suppliers and production sources to ensure business continuity.
• Monitor market, raw material, production, cost, and global sourcing trends and provide strategic insights to senior management.
• Collaborate effectively with Design, Product, Merchandising, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Develop sourcing plans in line with seasonal and collection calendars and ensure timely execution of sourcing activities.
• Set objectives for the sourcing team, lead the team, and support its professional development.
• Monitor the sourcing budget and relevant KPIs and provide regular reports to senior management.
• Manage supplier relationships in line with sustainability principles, ethical production standards, quality requirements, and company policies.
• Lead the integration of digitalization, data analytics, and emerging sourcing technologies into sourcing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Textile Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• At least 15 years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, or production.
• Previous sourcing experience in the fashion, textile, retail, or e-commerce sectors is preferred.
• Strong experience in managing both domestic and international suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of cost analysis, pricing, and commercial negotiations.
• Proven experience in supplier development and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Proven team management and leadership experience.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to combine a strategic perspective with strong operational execution.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills in a multi-functional environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Willingness and availability to travel domestically and internationally.