PURPOSE Implement the Fabric Sourcing strategy within the framework of the Product Group strategy, aligning this to Pepkor PPS value position while driving fashion / market trends and newness. Deliver products that exceed customer expectations of quality, value and sustainability.
EXPECTATION ？ New Fabric Developments - What is next = On the ground at the Mills ？ Consolidation of key fabrications for harmonisation for better quality at a better price = Desktop Study ？ Quality Assurance - On the Ground Woven, Denim, knit and technical developments covering newness. ？ Managing Greige ？ Researching Dye Stuff, Printing Techniques and product development with Mills ？ Re-engineering of fabrics for cost and quality benefit.
JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES ？ Provides standardized fabric options. ？ Secures Greige. ？ Liase with Dye & Finishing Houses. ？ Secure and negotiate best prices. ？ Arrange and facilitate Possible Deposits if necessary to assist with pricing where possible. ？ Facilitate deposits with Manufacturers where necessary. ？ Manages Quality assurance and quality Control (Fabric testing, Fabric Inspection, Factory visits, Mills and Lab correlation). ？ Keep abreast of local and overseas raw material developments in line with key trends of the season. ？ Contribute to and implement the Fabric Sourcing strategy in line with the trend and value needs of PPS’s customer. ？ Manage and implement the fabric development and execution. ？ Development and maintenance of Resource centers. ？ Manage specifications and technical packs to ensure product meets technical performance & quality expectations. ？ Develop and maintain a seamless relationship with key stakeholders i.e. design, sourcing, quality and buying.
REQUIREMENTS ？ Degree of Diploma in relevant clothing related field. ？ 5 - 8 years Sourcing or technical experience in retail and/or manufacturing (Essential). ？ Knowledge of fibre and yarn manufacturing (natural & synthetic). ？ Knowledge of manufacturing processes (knitting and weaving). ？ Knowledge of fabric sourcing, dyeing, printing and finishing. ？ Experience in problem solving issues arising at fabric / manufacturing process.
