Resourcing Co ordinator | Mr Price

Mr Price Careers – Resourcing Co ordinator

As a Resourcing Coordinator at Mr Price, your primary responsibility is to provide administrative support in the sourcing of merchandise and suppliers, ensuring alignment with our merchandise strategy while prioritizing value, lead-time, and quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Analysis, Research & Reporting

• Assist in conducting comprehensive analysis and monitoring of key metrics and KPIs throughout the sourcing value chain to assess supplier performance and identify potential risks or opportunities for the business.
• Aid in identifying new product and fabric developments in the global market and assess their potential adaptation for the local market to maintain customer relevance.

Strategy

• Contribute to the development and implementation of short- and long-term sourcing and supplier strategies to support the business’s strategic objectives and merchandise direction. Maintain a responsible balance between sourcing territories, channels, supplier performance, and risk management.

Supplier Development & Management

• Collaborate with Sourcing Specialists to build strategic supplier relationships and explore new partnerships for long-term sustainability.
• Assist and guide new suppliers to ensure their comprehension of our requirements, policies, and procedures.

Procurement of Product

• Partner with Sourcing Specialists in procuring merchandise at the optimal total cost without compromising on quality, execution, and lead-times. Utilize negotiation, volume bundling, and fabric optimization techniques.
• Collaborate on product re-engineering efforts to reduce costs while preserving required standards and value perception.

Critical Path Management

• Manage the critical path up to the handover of goods to the forwarder to ensure timely delivery of merchandise with the correct product execution, full order quantity, and required quality.
• Identify and communicate potential delivery delays to Sourcing Specialists and collaborate on proactive solutions to minimize their impact on the business. Work with merchants to respond effectively to the trading environment and maximize sales.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Grade 12
• Relevant degree or diploma preferred (e.g., Procurement & Sourcing, Retail Management)

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience in Product Sourcing

Specific Knowledge:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong negotiation skills
• Understanding of product construction, fabrics, materials, manufacturing, and costing
• Analytical thinking skills
• Awareness of ethical and social compliance standards
• Commercial acumen and procurement expertise