INTRODUCTION

JOB PURPOSE

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Procurement & Supplier Management
  • Ensure all suppliers are on time with shipments, managing team to monitor deliveries to ensure they arrive on time
  • Overall view of PO management for sample orders - organising and recording all invoices
  • Ensure the effective execution of sampling RM activities in line with the critical path
  • Manage the inbound/outbound of sampling materials from the third part warehouse and issue POs and invoices
  • Organising, filing and archiving samples, swatches and raw materials
  • Responsible for ensuring team have accurate data on internal files & systems (PLM) inc. product set up.
  • Onboarding new suppliers
  • Managing and checking the RMs sustainable credentials in the system
  • Partner with the Raw Material Development team and maintain continuous dialogue to understand ongoing business needs & future aspirations
  • Develop, maintain and evolve a robust supplier matrix
  • Build & establish collaborative partnerships with key suppliers, including timely 2 way communications & risk mitigation
  • Assist in the end to end management activities of the supplier base (including selecting & on boarding, negotiation, matrix & risk management, capacity management, performance & exit)
  • Participate actively in the negotiation of cost, lead time and minimums of RMs
  • Contribute and support sustainable materials & data accuracy
  • Track supplier performance in line with KPIs set
  • Contribute to elevate technical knowledge and competency
• Feedback & Reporting
  • Review supplier performance management feedback & agree appropriate response mechanism
  • Report on KPIs
  • Ensure effective use of systems and maintenance & accuracy of data

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Proven experience in the Textile industry
• Knowledge of luxury industry
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong soft / inter- personal skills
• University Degree in textile engineering education or equivalent is appreciated
• Systems Management knowledge and skills: Microsoft office, Flex PLM, pre-order management tool
• Strong influencing/negotiation skills
• Negotiate capacity, minimums, and price

FOOTER