Job Summary
The role involves identifying new sourcing opportunities, managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and lead times, coordinating fabric samples and specifications, and ensuring orders are delivered on time and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Identify new suppliers and sourcing opportunities
Liaise and negotiate directly with overseas suppliers
Obtain and negotiate competitive pricing
Manage fabric samples, specifications, quality and availability
Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders and clearing agents regarding imports and shipments
Monitor orders, lead times and deliveries
Keep up to date with fabric, fashion and industry trends
Identify alternative fabrics and cost-saving opportunities
Requirements
Matric required
Fashion Design, Clothing Production, Clothing Management, Textiles, Procurement or similar qualification would be advantageous, but not essential
Minimum 3 years' relevant experience within the clothing/textile industry, specifically fabric sourcing, fabric buying, or textile procurement
Proven experience sourcing fabrics from international/overseas suppliers
Experience with imports, shipping and international purchasing is essential
Strong understanding of fabric types, quality, pricing, and specifications
Experience negotiating with suppliers on pricing, quantities and lead times
Existing international supplier relationships would be advantageous
Source and secure suitable fabrics internationally
Travel internationally when required to visit suppliers, mills and exhibitions
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