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The Mr Price Group (MRPG) is a fashion value retailer, selling predominantly for cash. The Group retails Apparel, Homeware and Sportsware and is one of the fastest growing retailers in South Africa. Our History: 1885 - The first John Orrs store opens 1934 - The first Hub store opens 1952 - John Orrs is listed on the JSE 1967 - Acquisition of two Miladys s...
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A typical day would look like this:
On the ground sourcing at origin to find the right supplier to deliver the right product, at the right price, to be delivered to the right place, at the right time.
Supervise the sourcing function to achieve KPI's.
You will coordinate between merchants and suppliers to establish feasibility and the capability of suppliers to deliver on merchant requirements - with a focus on responsible, low cost merchandise from a sustainable source.
Improve supplier performance through development and management.
Develop and monitor corrective action plans to drive continuous improvement and compliance.
Collaborate with the merchants to implement strategy and ensure placement of orders with complaint and sustainable supply partners.
Research and share information related to ethical trade, sourcing and supply chain best practices.
Investigate the value chain for opportunities to maintain and increase the use of sustainable produced materials and recyclable products where the price architecture permits.
Manage and execute product benchmark exercises as required to ensure price and quality excellence.
Knowledge of commodities and currency fluctuations effecting seasonal and supplier costs.
Post Mortem and Strategic reporting seasonally
Due diligence of potential new origins and supply base and assistance of on boarding new activations.
What we are looking for?
A completed degree or diploma preferably in Procurement, Sourcing or Clothing Management
3-5 years sourcing experience with 1-2 years at a supervisory or management level
Advanced MS office, specifically MS Excel.
Negotiation Skills
Knowledge and understanding of: Corporate Social Responsibility; Sustainable practices; fabric technology; raw materials and manufacturing
All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in line with the Mr Price Group company policy
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