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Raw Material Buyer

Raw Material Buyer

Cape Union Mart GroupCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Raw Material Buyer role at Cape Union Mart Group . An opportunity has become available at our Head Office (Cape Town) within Cape Union Mart for a Raw Materials Buyer within the Green Thread Design Studio.

Responsibilities

  • Source & develop all trims for local production. This will be across brands, so must have the ability to understand the aesthetic of each brand and source accordingly
  • Generate Purchase Orders for all trims
  • Oversee order follow ups to ensure on-time delivery
  • Manage trim stock levels and ordering of strategic stock to cover a certain period
  • Liaise with suppliers and ensure samples are requested and submitted timeously (local and import)
  • Ensure pricing of the products is competitive and within GP targets and the pricing policy
  • Selecting and sourcing reliable suppliers & building good relationships with these suppliers
  • Minimise risk through monitoring high risk suppliers (late deliveries, reliability, quality) - Maintaining and improving supplier relationships and ensuring that suppliers understand and adhere to our terms
  • Keeping up to date on stock levels

Requirements

  • Grade 12 / Matric Diploma or degree in retail or relevant industry
  • 3 – 6 years Trims Buying experience in a Clothing Design Centre or Manufacturer
  • Microsoft Office package (PPT, EXCEL, Word and Outlook)
  • iSync experience will be a big advantage
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Understanding of the product life cycle & acute understanding of critical path
  • Relevant Industry / Product knowledge
  • Experience with supplier relations

    • Job Related Behavioral Competencies

  • Analytical thinking and problem solving
  • Eagerness to learn
  • Time Management and ability to meet deadlines and overcome challenges
  • Ability to clearly and concisely articulate problems & find solutions
  • Being proactive and taking initiative in your role
  • Ability to effectively work in a team environment while being self-directed and highly motivated
  • Team player
  • Ability to build strong relationships
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly organized
  • Able to thrive in a high pressure & fast paced environment
  • Negotiation skills

    • Note : The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance the diversity of the team, aligned to our Employment Equity plan.

    Details

  • Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type : Contract
  • Job function : Purchasing and Supply Chain
  • Industries : Retail

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