Title: Merchandiser - Procurement
Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
About Brandix
At Brandix, a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s Apparel industry, we develop, manufacture and market end to end apparel solutions for world renowned brands. With a purpose to deliver Inspired Solutions through Inspired People, we have a team of over 50,000 employees across nine countries including India, Bangladesh, Haiti and the United Kingdom. On a journey to be the most sustainable apparel manufacturer in the region, Brandix embeds real change across every point of our operations as we care for our planet and the communities in which we serve.
Key purpose of the Job
The Merchandiser - Procurement is responsible for optimizing raw material usage and coordinating the sourcing process, from enquiry to purchase order, for the designated raw material category or customer account within the Business Unit. This entails managing the entire procurement process, from PO to pay. Furthermore, the job holder is responsible for executing the duties and responsibilities related to the organization's Health & Safety guidelines, instructions, and protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the procurement of raw materials, including pre-order confirmation, PO release, and RM follow-up.
- Responsible for sourcing raw materials during the development stage, in line with the requirements of the Design & Development teams.
- Ensure the achievement of inventory and cost targets for the assigned category/customer account through optimal ordering, reduction of write-offs, and other costs.
- Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to achieve sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationship management objectives
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This is an Equal Opportunity Company