INTRODUCTION

JOB PURPOSE

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support procurement strategy in partnership with senior management for the CHW Product Categories.
• Maintain continuous dialogue with the business to understand current and future needs.
• Develop and maintain a robust supplier matrix.
• Build collaborative relationships with key suppliers, ensuring two-way communication and performance feedback.
• Assist in supplier management, including selection, onboarding, negotiation, capacity, risk, and performance.
• Participate in negotiating cost, lead time, and minimums for raw materials (RMs).
• Track supplier performance against KPIs, report results, and suggest improvements.
• Contribute to sustainability efforts, industry networking, and enhancing technical knowledge.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• A year of experience in textiles or fashion.
• A technical degree in textiles or a related field.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Fluent in Italian or Chinese, advantageous.
• Proficient in advanced Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Delivery of quality RMs on time to vendors.
• Delivery of cost savings on RMs.
• Relationships – building collaborative & enduring partnerships.

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