Senior Recruitment Consultant | Supply Chain, Procurement, Planning & Logistics Expert
Our client, a leading global apparel business, has an exciting opportunity for a Sourcing Specialist to provide support in the selection of suppliers, supplier relationship management, negotiating multiple product categories and securing production capacity.
On offer:
* Salary will be circa £40,000 + Bonus
* 25 leave days + 8 bank holidays
* Hybrid remote working (3 days in the office)
Key responsibilities:
* Negotiate product cost prices with direct ethically compliant suppliers maximising group gross profit.
* Manage RFIs, RFPs, Invoicing & New Supplier set up including Due Diligence.
* Engaging and managing stakeholders and suppliers.
* Development and implementation of procurement strategies.
* Identify and implement cost-reduction initiatives across all categories, conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to identify areas for improvement.
Candidate requirements:
* Relevant tertiary qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain or equivalent.
* Sourcing or Buying experience in an apparel or fashion retail business.
* In-depth knowledge and experience of garment and fabric suppliers’ processes and capability.
* Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
* Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Product Management
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion, Apparel Manufacturing, and Fashion Accessories Manufacturing
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