Senior Sourcing Manager (Homeware)

 

Recruiter:

Benclo

Job Ref:

Benclo - Senior Sour..

Date posted:

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Location:

midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

CTC - R50 000 - R55 000


SUMMARY:
Senior Sourcing Manager (Homeware)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We have an exciting opportunity for a creative & experienced, dynamic individual to join the leading Homeware supplier in South Africa. We are a customer centric company, working closely with our customers to ensure we deliver a great product that offers value in terms of quality, price and design.
You will be involved in all stages of the product life cycle from new product concepts, range extensions through to overseeing the production, packaging, delivery and store merchandising.  You need to hit the ground running and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. You will thrive and develop if you have excellent attention to detail, a passion for the product and enjoy interfacing with customers.

Responsibilities:
• Product selection and presentation – you need to find the gaps
• Staying up to date with trends and processes within the Homeware Industry.
• Sourcing new factories to improve existing ranges as well as new products
• Management of critical path for multiple products from costings to through production and customer delivery
• Attending trade fairs and supplier visits in the Far East
• Negotiating with suppliers and customers
• Attending meetings with customers
• Working with designers and marketing to ensure great packaging
• Stock management and forecasting
• Store merchandising – you will be involved at all levels of merchandising

Skills and Experience:
• 5+ years’ experience in Product Development within the Homeware sector – supply or retail - essential
• Management experience required
• Far East factory and sourcing experience essential
• Ability to travel to Asia - must have travelled multiple times previously
• Fantastic organisational skills, highly analytical with strong excel skills
• Process and procedures driven and an adherence to deadlines.
• Project and people management skills, able to multitask at a high level
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable with managing and communicating at an executive level
• A passion and energy for trends, the products and a fast-paced and innovative working environment
• Strong Business acumen

Minimum Requirements
• University degree / Tertiary education

 

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.



 

 

 

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Senior Human Resources Manager
Location: Sandton
Salary:
Our client is looking for a senior human resources manager to join their team
22 days ago


Junior Factory Manager
Location: Gauteng
Salary: Salary; Medical aid; pension/provident; 13th cheque; incentives
My client, a giant in the manufacturing environment (JSE Listed) seeking a young, vivacious BSc/BEng Engineer to fill a position as Junior Factory manager. Millwright qualification advantageous - manufacturing. Excellent maintenance and electrical skills. Demanding role, 3-5 years of experience in a similar position.
24 days ago


Senior Specialist: Developer/ Programmer
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
We are sourcing for a senior Specialist: Developer/ Programmer role.
1 day ago


Procurement Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Monthly
Leading pharmaceutical manufacturer situated in Johannesburg is looking for an experienced Procurement manager to join their team.  Pharmaceutical, FMCG or medical manufacturing industry experience is essential.
3 days ago


Human Capital Business Partner (HCBP)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
11 days ago


Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant
Location: South Africa
Salary: R40 000 - R45 000 excluding commission
The purpose of this role is to act as a revenue-generating consultant by developing client relationships and managing executive searches independently.
18 days ago


Senior Data Technologist
Location: Centurion
Salary:
77 days ago


Senior Recruitment Consultant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Highly competitive basic salary plus incentives with strong earning potential.
senior Recruitment Consultant (Engineering/Technical)
1 day ago


Senior Engineer: Mechanical Design (Centurion)
Location: Centurion
Salary:
senior Mechanical Design Engineer vacancy in Centurion. Minimum 7 years of design experience. Product development from the component level to complete systems. Product development expertise includes medium-and heavy-duty commercial vehicles for applications such as delivery, bus, motorhome, off-highway, refuse, and other specialised and vocational vehicle markets.
7 days ago


Finance Manager
Location: Randburg
Salary:
1 day ago


Create a free job alert for Senior Sourcing Manager (Homeware) in midrand, Gauteng

Enter your email address below and we will email you similar jobs when they become available:

You can cancel at any time. We will not spam you.
By giving us your email address your agree to our Terms and Conditions