Global Apparel & Textiles Sourcing Specialist

JobConnect; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

JobConnect is seeking a Procurement Officer / Buyer for Apparel & Textiles in Johannesburg to source clothing and fabric from China, ensure quality, and align ranges with South African corporate clients. You will audit suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage import logistics to ensure on-time delivery.

Role requires testing knowledge, familiarity with lab tests, and collaboration with sales to meet client briefs and branding needs. This is a full-time on-site position based in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clothing or textile procurement.
• Hands-on knowledge of fabric quality and shrinkage testing.
• Experience importing from China and managing overseas suppliers.
• Understanding of SA market for corporate/promotional clothing.

Responsibilities

• Source and vet clothing and fabric suppliers in China, including factory audits or verification.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times and payment terms.
• Check fabric specifications: composition, yarn and thread count, GSM, weave/knit, colourfastness.
• Arrange or review lab tests: shrinkage, pilling, seam strength, colour bleeding.
• Approve samples and pre-production samples before bulk orders.
• Coordinate pre-shipment inspections (AQL) and handle quality claims.
• Manage import logistics with freight forwarders and clearing agents: Incoterms, duties, documentation, delivery timelines.
• Track SA market trends in corporate clothing and advise on range planning.
• Work with sales and clothing division on client briefs, branding methods and costing.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Sourcing

Communication

Attention to detail

Quality awareness

Education

Textiles/Fashion merchandising qualification

Tools

Import documentation

Job description

JobConnect is seeking a Procurement Officer / Buyer for Apparel & Textiles in Johannesburg to source clothing and fabric from China, ensure quality, and align ranges with South African corporate clients. You will audit suppliers, negotiate terms, and manage import logistics to ensure on-time delivery.

Role requires testing knowledge, familiarity with lab tests, and collaboration with sales to meet client briefs and branding needs. This is a full-time on-site position based in Gauteng.