Sourcing Coordinator - Shanghai Office

Job description

Job Description

Salary 234,000 RMB

We are currently recruiting for a Sourcing Coordinator to join the Primark team based in Shanghai in China. The role will involve researching and developing new supply opportunities for priority product types as agreed by your Sourcing Manager.

Your role will involve the below:
·  Agree product type responsibilities with your Line Manager
·  Review additional capability and capacity from within the existing supply base.
·  Assess product development and design capability in line with Primark’s Requirements
·  Review capability, capacity and compliance of potential Suppliers
·  Provide suitable samples to Suppliers to counter sample and cost
·  Collect and assess suitability of submitted samples
·  Maintain a clear record of all samples requested and submitted.
·  Review costs and costing model in line with Primark's requirements
·  In agreement with the Sourcing team, act as a sponsor for the Supplier On boarding process.
·  Provide support to Suppliers during the initial stages of the Primark supplier relationship.
·  Document details of all new potential suppliers and share this information with the Buying and Merchandising teams.
·  In conjunction with the Sourcing Team, organise and facilitate initial Buying and Merchandising meetings with new suppliers.
·  Review the upcoming travel planner to identify opportunities for meetings with New Suppliers.
·  Provide market knowledge and support to the Sourcing Team in relation to changes in production, market and climate. i.e. Raw Materials, Specialist Labour, Technical Requirements.  
We are looking for someone who has previous experience with multinational retailers within factory, manufacturing or the apparel area. It would be a bonus if you have experience in commercial sourcing either in an export agency, trading house or testing company.

To be successful in this role we are looking for someone with the following key skills:
·  Good Communication skills
·  Good negotiation and influencing skills
·  Strong interpersonal skills
·  Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
·  Fluent written and oral English and Mandarin
·  Numerate
·  Competence in using MS Office software
·  Confident, pro-active organized and professional attitude  
If you are interested then please apply today!
Req ID

31835BR
Function

Sourcing
Location

Reading
Additional Information

Salary 234,000 RMB
Full Time / Part Time

Full Time
Country

United Kingdom
Employee Status

Permanent