Implement the Sourcing strategy within the framework of the Business Group strategy, aligning this to Peps value position while driving fashion / market trends and newness.
Builds relationships with suppliers, through negotiating cost and developing agreements to deliver products that exceed customer expectations of quality and value.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the process to deliver to the business supplier sourcing strategy
- Maximise added value and cost savings and deliver to the consolidation strategy
- Engage and further develop the supplier base to deliver to the sourcing and business strategy
- Build strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders to meet required standards.
- To execute all administration relating to the procurement process to ensure on-time delivery as per the critical path dates/deadlines.
- To effectively communicate and follow-up internally
- To communicate and follow-up effectively with all relevant external role players/key relationships
- To continuously update all systems with the required information and provide end to end visibility
- Managing strict deadlines, from orders placed to delivery
- Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by Leader
- Relevant Degree or Diploma (e.g. Clothing Production Management)
- Computer Literacy (MS Office and Google Suite)
- Fabric understanding
- Understand key sourcing inputs/resources (including raw materials) in supplier negotiation
- Able to analyse and interpret data and make recommendations
- Knowledge of compliance and legislation applicable to the manufacturing environment
- Must be willing to travel
- Code 8 drivers licence required
- Position is Cape Town based
- Minimum 3-5 years experience:
o Local and Imports exposure in a retail or manufacturing environment
o Clear understanding of the buying cycle
o Exposure to Factory production would be ideal
o Experience in working with onshore and offshore suppliers
- Competencies required: Accuracy, Negotiating, Performing under Pressure, Creating Support, Flexibility, Initiative, Integrity, Analysing and forming opinions
