Join South Africa’s leading fashion retailer and become part of a winning team. If fashion retail excites you, then this position may well be for you. Truworths has an exciting opportunity for a Sourcing Coordinator that has strong fashion, administration and travel experience to source innovative and adventurous product abroad. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the fast and cost effective purchase of finished goods Negotiating prices and delivery dates Building relationships with Suppliers and Manufacturers Understand the workmanship involved and able to suggest options to change fabric and construction Disciplined to ensure critical path is met Attention to detail as briefs need to be accurately executed, PLM System needs to be up to date Trader instinct to ensure growth of the portfolio Negotiation skills – able to negotiate prices and find win-win situations between Buyer and supplier pertaining to styling changes Qualifications and Experience: Previous experience in working and communicating directly with overseas suppliers Strong administrative including strong written communication skills Experience in working in a Manufacturing (or similar) background would be preferred Previous experience managing a Sourcing Assistant Has travelling experience and is able to travel abroad Team player with the ability to upward manage Able to build productive relationships with buyers and suppliers Enjoys working in a fast paced environment Ability to multi-task Must be solution-focussed Innovative - work smarter and suggest systems to enable this Truworths is committed to transformation and to providing equal employment opportunities in line with the Employment Equity Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr