Head Sourcing at VOICE
Publiceringsdatum
05 augusti 2024
Område
Yrkesroll
Typ av anställning
Kontaktperson
Eva Sandboe
Telefon
Background for Recruitment
Since its establishment in 1988, VOICE has built a strong foundation with an integrated value chain that includes the development, production, and distribution of our brands. Our retail concepts have historically driven this development, with in-house brands now making up approximately 90% of our revenue.
Seeing significant potential for further growth and profitability, we have restructured our organization by separating Retail and Brands into two business areas. This strategic move aims to build industry-leading capabilities and leverage synergies between the areas. VOICE aims for substantial growth within its retail operations in Norway, through our own brands. At the same time, VOICE aims to create profitable growth for its own brands through selective distribution in external channels in Norway, but especially through the distribution and sale of its own brands internationally via selective distribution.
To support this strategic development, we are recruiting for three key positions: Head of Design & Product Development, Head of Retail Buying, and Head of Sourcing. These roles will be crucial in integrating functions across the value chain and ensuring our strategic goals are achieved through effective collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.
About the position
As Head of Sourcing, you will establish and manage an optimal supplier portfolio that ensures the production of our brands is cost-effective, high-quality, timely, and sustainable. Your primary responsibilities will include developing and implementing a sourcing strategy aligned with our overall business goals, negotiating terms, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
You will lead the sourcing team to build and manage a scalable supplier portfolio, ensuring our products meet quality, cost, and sustainability standards. This involves setting VOICE's standard conditions and requirements for suppliers, leading negotiations, and owning commercial and other agreements related to purchasing. Your role also includes actively involving the team in early planning and follow-up activities related to production and delivery.
Working closely with product development, supply chain, and logistics teams, you will enhance our sourcing capabilities to meet the evolving needs of VOICE. This includes systematically measuring and following up on supplier performance and collaboration to ensure consistent quality, cost, and lead times. You will also identify and implement improvements to optimize the supplier structure.
You will report to the Director of Supply Chain and be part of the supply chain leadership team, based at our headquarters at Sagene, Oslo. Travel for supplier visits will be required.
We are looking for candidates who have:
Deadline for application: August 26
Since its establishment in 1988, VOICE has built a strong foundation with an integrated value chain that includes the development, production, and distribution of our brands. Our retail concepts have historically driven this development, with in-house brands now making up approximately 90% of our revenue.
Seeing significant potential for further growth and profitability, we have restructured our organization by separating Retail and Brands into two business areas. This strategic move aims to build industry-leading capabilities and leverage synergies between the areas. VOICE aims for substantial growth within its retail operations in Norway, through our own brands. At the same time, VOICE aims to create profitable growth for its own brands through selective distribution in external channels in Norway, but especially through the distribution and sale of its own brands internationally via selective distribution.
To support this strategic development, we are recruiting for three key positions: Head of Design & Product Development, Head of Retail Buying, and Head of Sourcing. These roles will be crucial in integrating functions across the value chain and ensuring our strategic goals are achieved through effective collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.
About the position
As Head of Sourcing, you will establish and manage an optimal supplier portfolio that ensures the production of our brands is cost-effective, high-quality, timely, and sustainable. Your primary responsibilities will include developing and implementing a sourcing strategy aligned with our overall business goals, negotiating terms, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
You will lead the sourcing team to build and manage a scalable supplier portfolio, ensuring our products meet quality, cost, and sustainability standards. This involves setting VOICE's standard conditions and requirements for suppliers, leading negotiations, and owning commercial and other agreements related to purchasing. Your role also includes actively involving the team in early planning and follow-up activities related to production and delivery.
Working closely with product development, supply chain, and logistics teams, you will enhance our sourcing capabilities to meet the evolving needs of VOICE. This includes systematically measuring and following up on supplier performance and collaboration to ensure consistent quality, cost, and lead times. You will also identify and implement improvements to optimize the supplier structure.
You will report to the Director of Supply Chain and be part of the supply chain leadership team, based at our headquarters at Sagene, Oslo. Travel for supplier visits will be required.
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Higher education at the master's level, though relevant experience can compensate for formal education.
- 8-10 years of experience in sourcing and procurement, particularly within retail and outsourced production models.
- Proven track record in managing supplier portfolios, certifications, quality management, and CSR initiatives.
- Strong leadership and communication skills in English and one Scandinavian language.
- A team-oriented mindset with high work capacity, ethical standards, and the ability to build strong relationships.
- Strategic and commercial acumen with a structured approach and high execution ability.
- As Head of Sourcing, you will have a central role in the company with a significant opportunity to influence, develop, and create results. You will have extensive internal and external contact points.
- VOICE is a company that delivers solid results and is growing, with sustainability being an integral part of our business strategy.
- VOICE offers a stimulating and creative work environment with inspiring offices located in a historic tram depot in central Sagene. We also provide a great canteen and the opportunity to update your wardrobe with attractive staff purchase schemes!
- At VOICE, you will find a combination of creative processes and structured, goal-oriented work. Success is achieved through teamwork, not solo efforts.
Deadline for application: August 26
