Burberry RMP Co-ordinator, Fabrics

Burberry; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand is seeking a Raw Materials Manager to oversee the procurement process for sampling. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating costs, and ensuring timely delivery of raw materials while maintaining sustainability standards. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Textile Engineering and strong negotiation skills to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Textile Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong industry knowledge and influencing skills.
• Experience with systems management tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the timely order & delivery of raw materials for sampling.
• Manage inbound/outbound of materials and issue POs.
• Negotiate costs and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Influencing

Industry Knowledge

Education

University Degree in Textile Engineering

Tools

Flex PLM

Microsoft Office

Job description

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

Application closing date: 20th June 11.59pm. Interviews will be booked in to start from week commencing 23rd June.

Coordinate the effective and efficient management of Raw Materials across the RTW Sampling procurement process, achieving and exceeding functional quality standards, through a strong and competent supplier base, strategically sounds relationships and sounds technical knowledge. Contribute in optimising efficiencies in ordering, cost negotiation, RM stock management and on time delivery.

The role covers the management of the inbound/outbound of sampling RMs to and from warehouse, as well as issuing PO and invoices, declaring seasonal sampling leftover. This role is also responsible to create RM codes in FlexPLM, update RM details, onboarding new suppliers and adding/maintaining RM sustainable attributes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate the timely order & delivery of the raw materials required for sampling, including cost and leadtime negotiation.

Procurement & Supplier Management:

• Ensure all suppliers are ontime with shipments, managing team to monitor deliveries to ensure they arrive on time.
• Overall view of PO management for sample orders - organising and recording all invoices.
• Ensure the effective execution of sampling RM activities in line with the critical path.
• Manage the inbound/outbound of sampling materials from the third part warehouse and issue POs and invoices.
• Organising, filing and archiving samples, swatches and raw materials.
• Responsible for ensuring team have accurate data on internal files & systems (PLM) inc. product set up.
• Onboarding new suppliers.
• Managing and checking the RMs sustainable credentials in the system.
• Partner with the Raw Material Development team and maintain continuous dialogue to understand ongoing business needs & future aspirations.
• Develop, maintain and evolve a robust supplier matrix.
• Build & establish collaborative partnerships with key suppliers, including timely 2 way communications & risk mitigation.
• Assist in the end to end management activities of the supplier base (including selecting & on boarding, negotiation, matrix & risk management, capacity management, performance & exit).
• Participate actively in the negotiation of cost, lead time and minimums of RMs.
• Contribute and support sustainable materials & data accuracy.
• Track supplier performance in line with KPIs set.
• Contribute to elevate technical knowledge and competency.

Feedback & Reporting:

• Review supplier performance management feedback & agree appropriate response mechanism.
• Report on KPIs.
• Ensure effective use of systems and maintenance & accuracy of data.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• University Degree in Textile Engineering or equivalent in experience.
• Systems Management knowledge and skills:
  • Microsoft office
  • Flex PLM, pre-order management tool
  • Delivery tracking
• Strong influencing/negotiation skills.
• Strong industry knowledge.
• Negotiate capacity, minimums, and price; provide visibility of RM production status and inventory. Publish updates on RM supplier performance
• Key link between RM Design & Development. Ensure RM sampling approved/counter-sourced on time, provide visibility of RM supplier performance
• Monitor forecasts of core programmes.
• Negotiate capacity, minimums, and price - measure RM supplier performance

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || SC CENTRAL OPERATIONS || RAW MATERIALS MANAGEMENT -RTW || n/a ||