Job Description
Join South Africa's leading fashion retailer and become part of a winning team.
If fashion retail excites you, along with a fast paced and innovative environment, then this position may well be for you.
With over 700 stores, renowned aspirational brands and world class systems we are regarded as front-runners in this highly competitive environment.
Truworths has an exciting opportunity for a Sourcing Coordinator that has strong fashion, administration and travel experience to source innovative and adventurous product abroad.
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
Truworths is committed to transformation and meeting objectives of the Employment Equity Act.
Meeting our employment equity goals and targets will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions.
People living with disabilities will be viewed favourably.
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