Job title : Sourcing Coordinator
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : December 01, 2025
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Job Description
Join South Africa’s leading fashion retailer and become part of a winning team. If fashion retail excites you, along with a fast paced and innovative environment, then this position may well be for you. With over 700 stores, renowned aspirational brands and world class systems we are regarded as front-runners in this highly competitive environment.Truworths has an exciting opportunity for a Sourcing Coordinator that has strong fashion, administration and travel experience to source innovative and adventurous product abroad.Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the fast and cost effective purchase of finished goodsNegotiating prices and delivery datesBuilding relationships with Suppliers and ManufacturersUnderstand the workmanship involved and able to suggest options to change fabric and constructionDisciplined to ensure critical path is metAttention to detail as briefs need to be accurately executed, PLM System needs to be up to dateTrader instinct to ensure growth of the portfolioNegotiation skills – able to negotiate prices and find win-win situations between Buyer and supplier pertaining to styling changesQualifications and Experience
Previous experience in working and communicating directly with overseas suppliersStrong administrative including strong written communication skillsComputer literateExperience in working in a Manufacturing (or similar) background would be preferredPrevious experience managing a Sourcing AssistantHas travelling experience and is able to travel abroadCompetencies
Team player with the ability to upward manageAble to build productive relationships with buyers and suppliersEnjoys working in a fast paced environmentAbility to multi-taskMust be solution-focussedInnovative - work smarter and suggest systems to enable thisGood presentation skillsStore Keeping / Procurement jobs