Sourcing Coordinator

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia The Just Group Full time

**Job no**: 789668
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Melbourne - Central
**Categories**: Merchandising - Product

About Smiggle

Operating as part of The Just Group, Smiggle is recognised around the world for its market-leading school supplies and gifts, vibrant product designs, creativity and fun atmosphere Build a career with one of the most exciting and innovative brands in the world - with stores in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, Malaysia and Hong Kong. It’s the place where a smile meets a giggle; there’s no better place than working at Smiggle.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate Sourcing Coordinator to support the Smiggle Product & Sourcing team.

Reporting to the Senior Product Developer, you will work within a Sourcing team to manage the product development process and ensure effective order and delivery of goods from concept to factory to stores. This role is a key interface between the product development team and suppliers. This role is a 12 month Maternity Leave contract, located at our Support Office on St Kilda Rd, Melbourne.

**Responsibilities**:

- Managing the production process against a critical time path to ensure key deadlines are met
- Negotiating with off shore suppliers in line with target prices and dates, ensuring on time and on-cost delivery of quality product
- Sample management and sample approvals including pre-production and shipment samples
- Working with suppliers and key departments to ensure all stakeholders are informed of issues and priorities, especially with regards to the delivery process
- Working with Quality Assurance team to ensure all product quality and compliance requirements are met

Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated previous experience in a Buying Assistant/Assistant Buyer role (minimum 1-2 years)
- Sourcing experience in a general merchandise or stationery environment is preferred and a good understanding of printing processes advantageous
- Experience in dealing and procuring directly with off-shore suppliers
- Strong cost negotiation skills and a great eye for detail
- The ability to build strong relationships with internal and external key stakeholders
- Strong initiative, problem solving and communication skills (Mandarin and/or Cantonese speaking advantageous)
- Sound organisational skills with the ability to work at pace, multi task and prioritise in line with business objectives
- Technical knowledge and sound understanding of end to end production processes highly regarded

Perks
- Generous discount to be used across all of our 7 brands, and access to our sample sales
- Central office location based on St Kilda Rd, with direct access to the picturesque Fawkner Park
- Work closely within a high-performing and supportive team in a collaborative and fun environment
- Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth
- Experience working for an international company with 7 iconic Australian brands
- Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and food options at our onsite café

Above all we are looking for someone with a positive attitude and a great team player. If this sounds like the career opportunity you are looking for, please apply

**Advertised**: 01 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**:

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