Raw Material Procurement Coordinator Outerwear

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. 

JOB PURPOSE

Coordinate the effective and efficient management of Raw Materials across the RTW Sampling procurement process, achieving and exceeding functional quality standards, through a strong and competent supplier base, strategically sounds relationships and sounds technical knowledge. Contribute in optimising efficiencies in ordering, cost negotiation, RM stock management and on time delivery.
The role also covers the management of the inbound/outbound of sampling RMs to and from warehouse, as well as issuing PO and invoices, declaring seasonal sampling leftover. This role is also responsible to create RM codes in FlexPLM, update RM details, onboarding new suppliers and adding/maintaining RM sustainable attributes.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Procurement & Supplier Management
  • Ensure all suppliers are on time with shipments, managing team to monitor deliveries to ensure they arrive on time
  • Overall view of PO management for sample orders - organising and recording all invoices
  • Ensure the effective execution of sampling RM activities in line with the critical path
  • Manage the inbound/outbound of sampling materials from the third part warehouse and issue POs and invoices
  • Organising, filing and archiving samples, swatches and raw materials
  • Responsible for ensuring team have accurate data on internal files & systems (PLM) inc. product set up.
  • Onboarding new suppliers
  • Managing and checking the RMs sustainable credentials in the system
  • Partner with the Raw Material Development team and maintain continuous dialogue to understand ongoing business needs & future aspirations
  • Develop, maintain and evolve a robust supplier matrix
  • Build & establish collaborative partnerships with key suppliers, including timely 2 way communications & risk mitigation
  • Assist in the end to end management activities of the supplier base (including selecting & on boarding, negotiation, matrix & risk management, capacity management, performance & exit)
  • Participate actively in the negotiation of cost, lead time and minimums of RMs 
  • Contribute and support sustainable materials & data accuracy
  • Track supplier performance in line with KPIs set
  • Contribute to elevate technical knowledge and competency
• Feedback & Reporting
  • Review supplier performance management feedback & agree appropriate response mechanism
  • Report on KPIs 
  • Ensure effective use of systems and maintenance & accuracy of data

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Proven experience in the Textile industry 
• Knowledge of luxury industry
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong soft / inter- personal  skills
• University Degree in textile engineering education or equivalent is appreciated 
• Systems Management knowledge and skills: Microsoft office, Flex PLM, pre-order management tool
• Strong influencing/negotiation skills
• Negotiate capacity, minimums, and price

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || SC CENTRAL OPERATIONS || RAW MATERIALS MANAGEMENT -RTW || n/a ||