Sourcing Assistant – Apparel & Accessories

A leading high-street fashion retailer is seeking a Sourcing Assistant to join their team and work closely with the Sourcing Manager. This role is crucial in ensuring efficiency across the sourcing process and maximising commercial opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage seasonal costing, negotiate cost prices with stakeholders to meet target costs, and maintain margin requirements.
• Handle order placements from the buying team, consolidating volumes, providing final pricing feedback, and ensuring agreed factory timelines.
• Maintain and update master costing files and brand price lists to keep teams informed of cost developments.
• Oversee the consolidation of seasonal volume orders to maximise efficiency.
• Attend weekly brand meetings to share and receive feedback, supporting cross-functional collaboration.
• Liaise with stakeholders to negotiate cost prices

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in apparel sourcing and development, with knowledge of products, suppliers, and costing. Experience with EU and South Asia suppliers is preferred. Strong planning, analytical, and Excel skills are essential.

Please click the apply button to send your CV to Rachel Greene, remembering to state your current salary and package.

Job Ref RG-5001820

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