Senior Sourcing Specialist (Woven & Denim Product Development) : Jet At The Foschini Group

The Foschini Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an established retail organization that values its people as its greatest asset. This role focuses on ensuring financial benefits across key commodities, managing vendor relationships, and implementing strategic sourcing strategies. You'll work collaboratively with stakeholders to enhance operational profitability and market share while fostering a culture of continuous learning and trust. If you're passionate about retail and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Buyer or Sourcing Specialist.
• Woven & denim product development experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor base to ensure sustainable and compliant supply sources.
• Develop strategic sourcing strategies to optimize operational efficiency.

Skills

Planning Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Time Management Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Relevant Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Email

Job description

Package & Remuneration

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities:

1. To ensure synergistic financial benefits across the key commodities within the portfolio.
2. Support purchasing/product strategies to achieve improved operational profitability, lead time, OTIF, sell through, quality, and cost for Jet.
3. To strategically position the brand to increase market share in Jet Home by ensuring effective engagement with all key stakeholders.
4. To effectively manage the Jet home vendor base (local, regional, and import) to ensure sustainable and compliant sources of supply.
5. Monitor performance and capabilities of suppliers and ensure that effective remedial plans are implemented to address any performances below set KPIs.
6. Work strategically with local vendors to ensure Jet success and growth in market share and sales.
7. Develop and implement strategic global sourcing strategies and business partnerships (e.g., growth on local sourcing, reducing exposure to China, South East Asia).
8. Effective mapping of the sourcing footprint to ensure risk management and operational effectiveness.
9. Lean supply chain management.
10. Tracking of key cost drivers (fabric and components).
11. Consolidation of group requirements to offset inflationary drivers while ensuring individual brand requirements are still met.
12. Facilitating the pre-selection and approval of international and local suppliers and ongoing vendor matrix management.
13. Working with all buying teams to identify key opportunities and implement in line with their requirements as well as brand requirements.
14. To facilitate key strategic supply chain objectives: leverage group scale, increased stock efficiencies, margin optimization.
15. Provide an objective assessment of suppliers when making sourcing decisions.
16. Ensuring that suppliers are aligned with buying strategies.
17. Effective critical path management and effective order management.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. A relevant Diploma.
2. Experience as a Buyer or Sourcing Specialist (5+ years essential).
3. Woven & denim product development is essential.
4. Integral understanding of the clothing retail cycle and buying process.
5. A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable).

Skills:

1. Excellent planning, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
2. Uncompromising negotiation skills.
3. Good analytical skills.
4. Solid understanding of Quick Response model.
5. Excellent time management skills.
6. Good communication skills.
7. Good judgement and problem-solving skills.

Behaviours:

1. Business Insight - applies market and business insights to drive organisational objectives.
2. Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise, and impactful manner.
3. Courage - confronts and tackles challenging situations with courage.
4. Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed-upon performance targets.
5. Financial Acumen - understands and applies financial concepts and principles to make informed financial decisions.
6. Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems.
7. Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align with organisational goals and objectives.
8. Resourcefulness - effectively and creatively uses available resources to overcome challenges, solve problems, and achieve desired outcomes.

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

ABOUT US

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset.

TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that inspire our customers to live their best lives and are woven into the lives of millions.

Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers.

TFG is more than a workplace; it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands.

We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry. We're the designers, the makers, the shakers, and the teams behind the scenes.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We at Jet are passionate about putting our customers first, working smart, fast, and always doing the right thing.

We have a passion to constantly learn and to build trust in all that we do. We aspire to be the most loved value retailer in Southern Africa through offering fashion for all in the family across clothing and home.

We are #GoodForLife. We are looking for a team player that embodies all of our values while driving high performance.

If you are energetic, focused, and set on bringing about change, we would love to hear from you.