Sourcing Specialist Power Fashion at Mr Price Group

Job Description

• To ensure the provision of world class sourcing of merchandise and suppliers to support the merchandise strategy and eliminate unnecessary cost thereby delivering best value to delight our customers. 

Key Responsibilities

•  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 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.

Requirements

 A completed degree or diploma preferably in Procurement, Sourcing or Clothing Management

•  13 years sourcing experience
•  MS office (Excel)
•  Negotiation Skills

 Knowledge and understanding of: Corporate Social Responsibility; Sustainable practices; fabric technology; raw materials and manufacturing

About Us

Mr Price Group is a high growth, omnichannel, fashionvalue retailer with 6 trading divisions, namely: mrp ; mrphome; mrpsport; Miladys; sheetstreet, mrpmoney, and Power Fashion 

We’re movers and shakers. 

We pride ourselves on our fastmoving, fastworking and collaborative culture. Our extensive marketleading retail knowledge means that our environment fosters creativity, curiosity, and a need for exploration. 

We employ over 16000 incredible people, and retail in over 1000 South African based stores, almost 100 international stores, and through our online channels offering our full product assortments. 

Mr Price Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.