Sourcing Coordinator

Job title : Sourcing Coordinator Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : December 06, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Key Responsibilities     Responsible for the fast and cost effective purchase of finished goods Negotiating prices and delivery dates Building relationships with Suppliers and Manufacturers Understand the workmanship involved and being able to suggest options to change fabric and construction Disciplined to ensure that the critical path is met Attention to detail as briefs need to be accurately executed, PLM System needs to be up to date Trader instinct to ensure growth of the portfolio Negotiation skills – Having the ability to negotiate prices and find win-win situations between Buyer and supplier pertaining to styling changes Qualifications and Experience     Previous experience in working and communicating directly with overseas suppliers Strong administrative including strong written communication skills Computer literate Experience in working in a Manufacturing (or similar) background would be preferred Previous experience managing a Sourcing Assistant Has travelling experience and is able to travel abroad Competencies      Team player with the ability to upward manage Able to build productive relationships with buyers and suppliers Enjoys working in a fast paced environment Ability to multi-task Must be solution-focussed Innovative - work smarter and suggest systems to enable this Good presentation skills Administrative / Management  jobs