Reports to: Sourcing Manager, China

Key Responsiblities:

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  Agree product type responsibilities with Line Manager

• Review additional capability and capacity from within the existing supply base.

• Research a broad base of new supply options through extensive use of Internet / Network / Fairs / Trade Associations / Supplier Cold calls Exiting Supplier Relationships. Assess product development and design capability in line with Primark Requirements

• Review capability, capacity and compliance of potential Suppliers

• Provide suitable samples to Suppliers to counter sample and cost.

• Collect and assess suitability of submitted samples

• Maintain a clear record of all samples requested and submitted.

• Review costs and costing model in line with Primark's requirements

• In agreement with the Sourcing team, act as a sponsor for the Supplier On boarding process.

• Provide support to Suppliers during the initial stages of the Primark supplier relationship.

• Document details of all new potential suppliers and share this information with the Buying and Merchandising teams.

• In conjunction with the Sourcing Team, organise and facilitate initial Buying and Merchandising meetings with new suppliers.

• Review the upcoming travel planner to identify opportunities for meetings with New Suppliers.

• Provide market knowledge and support to the Sourcing Team in relation to changes in production, market and climate. i.e. Raw Materials, Specialist Labour, Technical Requirements.

  
  KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE

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  Work experience with multinational retailers

• Previous experience in either factory/ manufacturing /apparel/footwear/fashion accessory

• Experience in commercial sourcing in export agency/trading House/testing companies

  SKILL SET

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  Good Communication skills

• Good negotiation and influencing skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Fluent written and oral English and Mandarin

• Numerate

• Competence in using MS Office software

• Confident, pro-active organized and professional attitude

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