Sourcing Specialist - Exact

The Sourcing Specialist finds, develops and manages the vendors, fabrics and products that bring Exact's ranges to market. The role secures the right product at the right cost, quality and lead time, while ensuring every supplier meets TFG's ethical, compliance and sustainability standards.

- Degree or diploma in textiles, fashion, clothing production or supply chain management
- 6+ years' experience in apparel sourcing, ideally in South African retail
- Experience with both local and offshore suppliers
- Experience in [category, e.g. womenswear wovens and knits] is an advantage

Skills:

- Strong knowledge of fabrics, fibres, trims and garment construction
- Costing, landed cost and margin calculation
- Understanding of testing, quality standards and compliance requirements
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong negotiator with commercial acumen
- Analytical, with close attention to detail

Behaviours:

- Builds trusted relationships with suppliers and internal teams
- Highly organized; manages multiple critical paths at once
- Proactive problem-solver who stays calm under pressure
- Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
- Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
- Courage - confronts and tackles challenging situations with courage
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Financial Acumen - understands and applies financial concepts and principles to make informed financial decisions
- Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
- Resourcefulness - effectively and creatively uses available resources to overcome challenges, solve problems, and achieve desired outcomes

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.