INTRODUCTION

JOB PURPOSE

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Procurement & Supplier Management
  • Ensure a robust procurement strategy & approach with the commitment of all relevant internal stakeholder is developed in partnership with the Senior Management within the Soft Apparel & Tailoring Product Category across all divisions (MW, WW and CHW)
  • Partner with the business and maintain continuous dialogue to understand ongoing business needs & future aspirations
  • Develop, maintain and evolve a robust supplier matrix
  • Build & establish collaborative partnerships with key suppliers, including timely 2 way communications, feedback on performance, risk mitigation
  • Assist in the end to end management activities of the supplier base (including selecting & on boarding, negotiation, matrix & risk management, capacity management, performance & exit)
  • Participate actively in the negotiation of cost, lead time and minimums of RMs
  • Build cost sheet break down for RMs focusing particularly on core or strategic RMS
  • Map and manage supply chain for core or strategic RMs/Suppliers
  • Contribute and support sustainable materials and manufacturing
  • Build and maintain strategic industry links
  • Follow commodity markets and anticipate business impact
  • Track supplier performance in line with KPIs set
  • Contribute to elevate technical knowledge and competency
• Feedback & Reporting
  • Review supplier performance management feedback & agree appropriate response mechanism
  • Report on KPIs
  • Ensure effective use of systems and maintenance & accuracy of data

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Proven experience working in Textile industry
• Technical degree in textile or textile related studies is an advantage
• Italian and English spoken fluently
• Advanced level of Excel
• Knowledge of luxury industry
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong soft / interpersonal skills

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