Sourcing Specialist Mr Price Home

Mr Price Home has an exciting new opportunity within their sourcing team.
Our Sourcing function aims to ensure we procure product at the best price and quality, in a responsible fashion, from a sustainable source and that the product reaches our Distribution Centre on time and in full.
Reporting to the Senior Sourcing Specialist, this role includes sourcing on-trend product and world-class solutions, exploring new global opportunities, with a strategic focus on sustainability, reducing waste, improving value, and supplier performance - to increase our competitive advantage in the homeware market.



Qualifications:

A relevant design or retail related qualification.
Intermediate MS Office, specifically Excel.
2 years' buying or sourcing experience - homeware an advantage.
A passion for sustainability initiatives, preferred fibers, materials and packaging solutions.
Knowledge of the homeware industry, competitors and product.
Experience in supplier negotiation and understanding of costing models, commodities and currencies.
International travel to factories or trade fairs - an advantage.
Ability to coordinate, prioritize, manage critical paths and take ownership.
Ability to pull reports, analyze data and make recommendations.
Creative problem-solving skills and accountability.
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written), with the ability to motivate ideas and influence.




Responsibilities:

Sourcing exciting new products that fit the buyers trend briefs.
Briefing suppliers and negotiating on product tenders to source best value.
Investigating new countries of supply, including opportunity in local manufacturing.
Researching the latest homeware trends and competitor analysis.
Researching preferred fibers, materials, production processes and packaging solutions.
Identifying areas of opportunity within our business to improve sourcing solutions and sustainability.
Motivating, influencing and coordinating implementation plans with merchants and suppliers.
Onboarding new suppliers with critical path support.
Driving social compliance and business sustainability initiatives.
Rationalizing and monitoring existing supply base.


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