col-wideJob Description:At Wolford, we lead the market with exceptional European skin wear. We believe that the future of fashion is about substance. We are on a mission to drive progress through empowerment & liberation. Sparking an united journey with passion and an entrepreneurial mind set. We are committed to a better tomorrow, an open world. Embracing uniqueness and welcoming diversity. Born in Austria, at home in the world.People willing to promote Wolford's success are our most valuable capital. To strengthen our team in the Sourcing Department at our office in Milan/ Italy, we are looking for a committed and motivated person to join the Wolford team as soon as possible asHead of Sourcing (f/m/d) Full-Time In this role, an exciting and wide-ranging area of responsibility awaits you and offers plenty of scope for management and continuous development of the producer base of Wolford's third party sourcing and fabric/yarn portfolio.Your Tasks:Development of a reliant supplier base for production of Wolford premium products in the Cut & Sew and Knitwear segment.Leading contract negotiations including payment terms, delivery conditions, prices, minimums and production capacities.Selecting and searching new producers and ensure their onboarding.Analysing procurement cost and drive cost reduction measures accordring to margin targetsManaging the sourcing budget and controlling operational costLeading the sourcing teamDriving an efficient make or buy processDriving innovation through sourcing new fabrics and yarnsYour Profile :Garment technician/engineer or similar education with strong commercial know-howExtensive sourcing experience in fabrics, yarns, sportswear and ready-to-wear, preferably in the luxury sectoreKnowledge in product development and processingTechnical fabric and yarn knowledge is a must for this positionGood negotiation and communication skillsWillingness to travelEnglish spoken and written, every other language is a plusMS-Office knowledgeStrong leadership skillsA flexible, dynamic and proactive personalityWhat We Offer:A dynamic, international company and pioneer in the field of quality and circular economy (C2C)An environment that is moving to the leading technologies within the Fashion industryDiscount for all employees on Wolford products and merchandiseAn exciting challenge in an innovative company that can also look back on a long traditionYou will be part of a committed teamJoin the world of Wolford. We look forward to receiving your application!#J-18808-Ljbffr
