Raw Materials Buyer Contract Role

6 months ago


Cape Town, South Africa Cape Union Mart International Full time

An opportunity has become available at our Head Office (Cape Town) within Cape Union Mart for a Raw Materials Buyer within the Green Thread Design Studio

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Source & develop all trims for local production. This will be across brands, so must have the ability to understand the aesthetic of each brand and source accordingly
- Generate Purchase Orders for all trims
- Oversee order follow ups to ensure on-time delivery
- Managing trim stock levels and ordering strategic stock to cover a certain period
- Liaise with suppliers and ensure samples are requested and submitted timeously ( local and import )
- Ensure pricing of the products are competitive and within GP targets and the pricing policy.
- Selecting and sourcing reliable suppliers & building good relationships with these suppliers.
- Minimise risk through monitoring high risk suppliers (late deliveries, reliability, quality) - Maintaining and improving supplier relationships and ensuring that suppliers understand and adhere to our terms.
- Keeping up to date on stock levels

**Requirements**:

- Grade 12 / Matric Diploma or degree in retail or relevant industry
- 3 - 6 years Trims Buying experience in a Clothing Design Centre or Manufacturer.
- Microsoft office package (PPT, EXCEL, Word and Outlook)
- iSync experience will be a big advantage
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Understanding of the product life cycle & acute understanding of critical path
- Relevant Industry/Product knowledge
- Experience with supplier relations.

**Job Related Behavioural Competencies.**
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- Eagerness to learn.
- Time Management and ability to meet deadlines and overcome challenges.
- Ability to clearly and concisely articulate problems & find solutions
- Being proactive and taking initiative in your role.
- Ability to effectively work in a team environment while being self-directed and highly motivated.
- Team player
- Ability to build strong relationships.
- Excellent Verbal and written communication skills
- High organized
- Able to thrive in a high pressure & fast paced environment
- Negotiation Skills



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