Purchaser Apparel

PURPOSE OF THE JOB Working closely with the senior colleague of the Purchasing Team' the Purchaser Apparel is responsible for buying the best quality product at the most competitive timing and prices to enable the company to operate.
The Purchaser Apparel also has good negotiation skills and previous experience in dealing and managing vendors and suppliers.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES His/her main responsibilities are: - Purchase Order (PO) scheduling and issuing for samples (SMS) and bulk production - Follow-up SMS and Bulk POs ensuring a high on-time performance is fully met - Work closely with the various business areas: Planning' Sourcing' Product Development' Raw material/Fabric Dept.'
Quality Control Team and Logistics in order to grant smooth communication and follow-up - Commercial Invoice approval - Guarantee that vendors provide as per official Company Requirements shipping documentation to Logistic Dept.
- Have excellent skill and knowledge on processes' procedures and systems - Be responsible of projects that are improving team efficiency SAMPLES (SMS) - PO scheduling according to Division Calendar - PO issuing based on Product Development &amp, Sourcing Depts.
instruction - Contact Vendors to give instruction how to manage POs issued - PO follow-up: ensure SMS are delivered on time and in the right quantity - Ensure that vendors provide as per official Company Requirements shipping documentation to Logistic Dept.
- Commercial Invoice approval BULK PRODUCTION - Development of Time &amp, Action plan based on information provided by Sourcing and Product Depts.
- Providing vendors with key figures for reservation of either production or fabric before Purchasing Order issuing - Purchase Orders issuing based on Planning/Buyers/Product Development/Sourcing Depts.
or based on the result of the previous negotiation with the final vendor concerning delivery and quantity' as well as figures negotiated with Planning Dept.
- Contact Vendors to give instruction how to manage POs issued - Follow up Bulk production delivery in order to achieve: - Consistency and efficiency of Internal process/procedure - Delivery on time - Correct received quantity - Air/Boat transport mode rate and Inventory target based on direction agreed with Operation Director - Commercial Invoice approval - Ensure that vendors provide as per official Company Requirements shipping documentation to Logistic Dept.
MANAGING VENDORS &amp, SUPPLIERS - Liaise between suppliers' manufacturers' relevant internal departments and customers - Build and maintain good relationships with new and existing vendors - Commercial Invoice approval and monitoring of payments - Follow-up the correct and proper respect of all Shipping &amp, Routing requirements by vendor - Determine quantity and timing of deliveries OTHERS - Data system maintenance and updating - Communication to Customer Service and Sales Depts.
in case of critical delays/shortages - Follow up on team projects which are aiming to increase efficiency of team performance - Help to back-up the team and assists in training new specialists.
- Develop or suggest ways to automate transaction activity - Obtain data from external and/or internal sources.
Analyze data for completeness and accuracy Requirements - High School Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Economics' Business Administration or a related field - Previous work experience in the same role and field - Well organized' self-motivated and able to multitask within a fast-paced environment - Excellent execution' high respect of deadlines and good level of proactivity - Sense of ownership and pride in the performance and its impact on company's success - High results orientation and bias toward action - Capability of adapt to changes and work under pressure - Critical thinker and problem-solving skills - Attention to detail.
Excellent analytical and time management skills - Capability to work under strict' short deadlines - Positive attitude' team player' ability to work independently and customer oriented - Excellent oral and written communication skills with both internal and external customers - Ability to work cross-functionally across various business units - Familiarity with vendor management and negotiation - Fluent written and spoken English is required for this role.
Any further language will be considered as a plus.
- MS Office package (Excel knowledge is mandatory).
Knowledge of AS400 and Business intelligence instruments is appreciated.
Benefits What we can offer you - An International' fresh and dynamic working environment - Balance between work and personal life: Smart Working (Hybrid work model) and Time flexibility, - Physical &amp, Mental Health programs' sustainable projects and workshop promoted by Guess Community - Arts' sports and social events outside the office' thanks to our Guess Fun activities
- Training &amp, Development platform and paths - Discount on our products both online and in stores Don't miss your chance to join a progressive and sustainable global company' which is constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in a competitive and tough market.
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