Responsibilities:

• Communication and ways of working with: Buying Team, Account Managers, Suppliers, Supply Chain and Quality
• Conduit to disseminate information pertaining to updated product trends and related issues to and between Buying/Planning teams.
• Set up and monitor KPI’s in your respective area.
• Oversee and keep checking on all development projects – new supplier search, product feedback – between buyers and Merchandisers.
• Continually source new suppliers who fit the Pepkor PPS criteria
• Will decide on the most appropriate supplier from current supplier base by investigating and analyzing all reasonable sourcing possibilities
• Risk in the supply base will be minimized through continuous monitoring and management of high-risk suppliers (late deliveries; unreliable; lack of quality; etc.)
• New supplier recommendations will be forwarded to Category Manager
• Will ensure that all suppliers are available in the supplier data base (matrix) – both active as well as inactive suggestions.
• Will establish and maintain good relationships with suppliers e.g. by ensuring he/she receives information on time
• Sourcing decisions will be based on an accurate understanding of product trends and retailers’ consumer market requirements
• Loading will demonstrate a balance between risk and GP
• Production capacities per commodities will be accurately determined and monitored from suppliers
• Will ensure that suppliers’ accept all aspects of the contract
• Cascade all good working practises to the less experienced markets
• Will proactively liaise with Operations
• Information about product trends will be communicated to buyers. Proactively source and develop new product(s) to meet buyers’ wishes.
• Accurate information on competitors’ cost and styling from supplier visits.
• Establish KPI’s and ensure team meet these.
• Accountable for products meeting best FOB price as targets given by buyers.
• Periodically update senior management on respective business (management meetings)
• Monitor and ensure Merchandise team deliver CP updated on agreed time frame and given regular updates to Buyers.
• Responsible for accuracy of POM data
• Set up on-going team meetings and supplier meetings.
• Product development
• Product pricing
• Realistic FOB targets will be negotiated with Head Buyer, Buyer
• Product specification
• Product fits
• Monitor and make sure that business budget is met – Turnover and expense.
• Will provide technical coaching to trainees and/or merchandise assistants, where appropriate

• Minimum of 10 years in sourcing and buying environment. Relevant working experience and exposure to International markets and buyers.
• University graduate; Preferably a relevant qualification (e.g. textile and design course; footwear technology; etc.)
• Computer skills; Negotiation skills; Financial skills, Leadership
• Written and spoken English
• Relevant product knowledge inclusive of technical; Knowledge of sourcing practises, Buying system and Buying process knowledge will be an advantage

上班地址：上海市北京东路668号科技京城大厦