Sourcing Specialist - Exact

About the role

TFG is hiring a Sourcing Specialist, based in Western Cape. Degree or diploma in textiles, fashion, clothing production or supply chain management 6+ years' experience in apparel sourcing, ideally in South African retail

Requirements

• Experience with both local and offshore suppliers
• Experience in [category, e.g. womenswear wovens and knits] is an advantage
• Skills
• Strong knowledge of fabrics, fibres, trims and garment construction
• Costing, landed cost and margin calculation
• Understanding of testing, quality standards and compliance requirements
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong negotiator with commercial acumen
• Analytical, with close attention to detail
• Behaviours
• Builds trusted relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Highly organized
• manages multiple critical paths at once
• Proactive problem-solver who stays calm under pressure
• Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Courage - confronts and tackles challenging situations with courage
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Financial Acumen - understands and applies financial concepts and principles to make informed financial decisions
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• 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.