Sourcing Manager

Leading fashion retailer are seeking a Sourcing Manager who is responsible for sourcing products aligned to retail range plan, covering production process, price negotiation, progress and delivery to agreed schedule. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for ensuring that suppliers selected to produce product that meet company standards and have the capabilities required to deliver our requirements. Manage the ongoing supplier evaluation process, which is in place, taking input from colleagues with the objective of having strong base of quality suppliers, capable of meeting our changing requirements. Responsible for product engineering through selected suppliers to achieve the Company quality standards and price targets. Negotiate contracts with suppliers, covering capacity bookings, price agreements, payment terms and Critical Paths. Management of relevant Critical Path functions, to ensure that products are developed, manufactured and delivered to schedule. Responsible for order progress to critical Path, and updating of expected delivery file, highlighting any issues to the Merchandise function. Management of the official ordering process, including any letter of Credit documentation. Development and management of production Managers and ensure development of Sourcing Co-ordinator is being managed. Development of the Sourcing base, in line with Company requirements to have dual sources and improved lead times across the product offer. Provide relevant information on raw materials, products and sources to Design and Buying & Merchandising colleagues, and attend strategy and selection meetings as necessary. Responsible for creating sourcing strategy against buyers requirements
Great salary plus package
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