Sourcing Specialist

1. Support Sourcing Manager to mmonitor performance KPI on Sourcing footprint for designated Sourcing area, OMU, Critical path (E2E Milestones) and On time Delivery performance

2. Support in new supplier exploration and onboarding.

3. Executes in line with agreements made in collaborative development meetings between Design, Merchant, and Technical Services

4. Supports the development of lasting strategic supplier relationships.

5. Supports for final negotiations and Price Benchmarking as applicable

6. Follow E2E Calendar

7. Communicate with respective EU Merchant, Order Writing and Planning teams for post order activities (including PO amendments as applicable)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Good experience of local sourcing markets

2. Good technical and commercial understanding of defined product categories

3. Good knowledge of garment construction, costing and fabrics

4. Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills

5. Good numerical and good analytical skills

6. Good self-organization and work structuring skills

7. Strong negotiation skills

8. Strong communicator

9. Positive forward-looking mind-set and team spirited

Key Relationships:

Merchandising, Order Writing, Planning, Sourcing Operations, Raw Materials & Quality

knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of Global Sourcing

2. Highest ethical standards and integrity

3. Knowledge of risk management

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

1. Sourcing experience for around 5+ years

2. Relevant graduate university degree or equivalent work experience