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Procurement Head
Job summary
A leading consultancy firm in procurement is seeking a highly experienced Head of Procurement to lead sourcing operations within the fashion industry. This pivotal role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality materials while optimizing costs. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a solid understanding of sustainable practices in the industry. This is a strategic position necessitating leadership in a dynamic market environment.
Qualifications
- At least 15 years of experience in procurement within the fashion, apparel, or textile industry.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
- Knowledge of sustainable and ethical sourcing practices in the fashion industry.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Identify, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers for high-quality materials.
- Monitor market trends, analyze pricing, and drive cost-saving initiatives.
- Ensure all sourced materials meet quality and sustainability standards.
- Collaborate with inventory and production teams for optimal stock levels.
- Lead and mentor the procurement team.
Skills
Education
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We are hiring a highly experienced and strategic Head of Procurement to lead our sourcing and procurement operations within the fashion industry. This role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies building relationships with suppliers and ensuring the timely delivery of highquality materials and products while optimizing costs.
- Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends.
- Supplier Management: Identify evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to secure highquality materials at competitive prices.
- Cost Optimization: Monitor market trends analyze pricing and drive costsaving initiatives without compromising quality.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all sourced materials meet the brands quality and sustainability standards.
- Inventory Control: Collaborate with inventory and production teams to maintain optimal stock levels and avoid shortages or overstocking.
- Compliance & Sustainability: Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing sustainability policies and industry regulations.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the procurement team fostering a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement.
- Vendor Relationship Management: Establish longterm partnerships with key suppliers and manufacturers.
- Market Research: Stay updated with industry trends innovations and new sourcing opportunities.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Management Procurement Business or a related field.
- Proven experience 15 years) in procurement within the fashion apparel or textile industry.
- Strong negotiation contract management and supplier relationship skills.
- Knowledge of sustainable and ethical sourcing practices in the fashion industry.
- Excellent analytical problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities.
- Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.