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.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills...