Resourcing Specialist | Mr Price

MRP Careers – Resourcing Specialist

As a Resourcing Specialist at Mr Price, your mission is to ensure the sourcing of top-quality merchandise and suppliers to align with our merchandise strategy, ultimately delivering optimal value to delight our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and analyze key metrics across the sourcing value chain to assess supplier performance and identify potential risks to the business.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of short and long-term resourcing strategies that support the business strategy and merchandise direction.
• Cultivate strategic supplier relationships and explore new partnerships for long-term sustainability. Research and present new vendor solutions aligned with business requirements to enhance profitability. Explore new supplier territories to ensure competitive sourcing and guide new vendors on our requirements and procedures.
• Procure merchandise at the optimal total cost of ownership (TCO) while maintaining quality and timelines. Utilize negotiation tactics, volume bundling, and fabric optimization to achieve cost efficiencies. Explore product re-engineering options for cost reduction while upholding quality standards. Negotiate favorable payment terms with suppliers.
• Oversee critical path management up to the handover to the forwarder date to ensure timely delivery of merchandise and accurate product execution. Collaborate closely with the Resource coordinator to proactively address any delivery delays and minimize their impact on the business. Partner with merchants to respond effectively to the trading environment and maximize sales opportunities.
• Identify new product and fabric developments in the global market and assess their suitability for adaptation to the local market to maintain relevance and explore additional profitability avenues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed degree or diploma, preferably in Procurement, Sourcing, or Clothing Management.
• 1-3 years of sourcing experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility, sustainable practices, fabric technology, raw materials, and manufacturing processes.