Responsibilities
Lead the team to take the initiative to develop more competitive suppliers
Drive and execute the cost-effective sourcing strategy that includes fabric inventory, vendor approval, pricing and vendor relations management
Oversee daily purchasing activities as well as supplier management responsibilities including negotiating contracts and lead time, managing supplier performance and assessing risks
Cultivate strong relationships with supplier to ensure a reliable supply of quality fabrics, enhance quality assurance, achieve greater cost savings and for maintenance of flexibility for production planning while regularly evaluate supplier to sustain competitive fabric pricing and quality
Monitor price fluctuations of raw materials (cotton, man-made fibers, dyes) and exchange rate risks, and provide recommendations on purchasing timing and negotiation strategies
Maintain a sophisticated system to integrate information related to supplier master data and fabric properties, enabling effective tracking and tracing from cotton farm to mill and throughout our production line to product delivery
Collaborate with business and production teams to drive operational efficiencies by mitigating fabric costs, optimizing lead times, and ensuring fabric quality to enhance our competitive edge and achieve business results
Explore new suppliers that have innovative capabilities and developments for adding value to our product diversity and features
Requirements
DSE / Form 5 or above in Textile, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related discipline
Minimum of 10 years in the Fashion & Apparel industry with at least minimum 5 years in sourcing function within a large-scale company. Home textile experience is a plus
Strong technical knowledge of woven fabric and familiarity with fabric mills in different parts of China to ensure sourced materials meets Company’s quality standards and price guidelines
Willingness to initiate and adapt to change in a challenging environment, with the capability to deal with stakeholders at different levels
Exhibits a high level of attention to detail, results-oriented and has the ability to handle multi-tasks simultaneously
Good command in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
Occasionally travel to Mainland and Vietnam
Interested parties, please send your resume with expected salary to [email protected]. You can also click on the website www.easyjobhk.com for more details about the company
Manufacturing>Manufacturing Management
Manufacturing>Printing
Merchandising / Purchasing>Electronic
Negotiable
Full Time
Double pay
Medical insurance
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