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