Responsible Sourcing Manager Mr Price

Mr Price; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr Price Group seeks a Responsible Sourcing Manager to lead regional supplier compliance programs and drive sustainable fashion practices. The role focuses on reducing risk by developing, implementing, and updating responsible sourcing strategies, policies, and processes.

You will oversee BBEE and factory social compliance, collaborate with sourcing and merch teams to support product strategy timeously, and report progress to Directors with clear risk insights.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Clothing Management or related field.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in mid- to senior-management in Responsible Sourcing, Ethical Sourcing or Sustainability, preferably in fashion/retail.
• Experience in OHS and compliance training across international and SA contexts.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex multi-stakeholder programs and developing policies and SOPs.
• Ability to make decisions and navigate ambiguity with minimal oversight.
• High ethical standards and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Knowledge of Compliance, Social Audits, Sustainability, Ethical Sourcing Principles, Social Responsibility Standards, BBBEE.
• Strong awareness of global and local supply chain sustainability issues and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop regional supplier compliance strategies.
• Monitor BBEE and factory social compliance; update progress.
• Collaborate with Sourcing and Merch teams to support product strategy.
• Prepare board reports; respond to audits and compliance issues.
• Build strong and strategic relationships with suppliers.
• Plan, prepare and execute seasonal supplier readiness strategies.

Skills

Responsible Sourcing

Ethical Sourcing

Sustainability

OHS compliance

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Diversity & inclusion

BBEE

Global supply chain awareness

Education

Degree in Clothing Management

Diploma in Clothing Management

Job description

The Responsible Sourcing Manager plays a key role in reducing risk to Mr Price by ensuring that factories and suppliers develop, implement, and regularly update responsible strategic plans. The role includes oversight, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on compliance impact.

Responsibilities

Research & Strategy Development

• Keep abreast of best responsible business practices per region, to reduce risk and drive supplier compliance
• Research on New factories for production on new products in collaboration with sourcing.
• Create regional and supplier-based compliance-readiness strategies based on research and PM's.
• Develop and implement responsible and sustainable sourcing strategy and program, including relevant policies, standards, and processes.

Compliance Implementing & Monitoring

• Ensure suppliers have a strategy towards BBEE and factory social compliance
• Assist supplier in execution of supplier strategy for BBEE compliance and factory social compliance and update on progress
• Support and give guidance to supplier on action plans to remediation and communicate progress
• Support suppliers and Merch team in achieving specific factory manufacturing and social compliance with regards to special DTR brands agreements

Communication and Reporting

• Communication to Directors on progress of BBEE and factory social compliance and highlight risk areas
• Prepare Board reporting with regards to compliance
• Prepare reports in response to ADHOC raids and factory compliance issues
• Build strong and strategic relationships with suppliers
• Plan, prepare and execute Seasonal readiness strategy of suppliers and their factories
• Collaborate with Sourcing and Merchandise teams to support product strategy timeously

Qualifications

• A completed Degree or Diploma in Clothing Management or related
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in a mid- to senior-management role in Responsible Sourcing, Ethical Sourcing, or Sustainability, preferably within the fashion, clothing manufacturing, or retail sector. Experience in factory or ethical sourcing from other industries will also be considered
• Experience in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and compliance training across international and South African contexts
• Demonstrated success in managing complex multi-stakeholder programs and developing policies and standard operating procedures
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions and navigate ambiguity with minimal oversight or direction
• High ethical standards and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Technical knowledge and understanding of Compliance, Social Audits, Sustainability, Ethical Sourcing Principles, Social Responsibility Standards, BBBEE
• You demonstrate strong awareness of global and local supply chain sustainability issues and actively apply best practices

Mr Price Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to Employment Equity.