Procurement Development Officer

14 hours ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Vivienne Westwood Ltd. Full time
Bridal and Occasion Wear Procurement and Development Lead

Vivienne Westwood Ltd. is a renowned British fashion brand that values its people and the environment. We are seeking a skilled Bridal and Occasion Wear Procurement and Development Lead to join our Couture and Bridal department.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of raw materials.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate quality, sustainable options, certifications, pricing, and delivery times.
  • Monitor budget constraints and company requirements to determine the quantity and quality of raw materials to be purchased.
  • Analyse supplier terms to improve delivery dates, pricing, and quality.
  • Oversee the movement of raw materials through the Logistics and Warehouse teams.
  • Verify that delivered items match order specifications, assess the quality of incoming goods, and arrange returns for any unsatisfactory or faulty items.
  • Manage SAP, the Codetex Concierge Platform, the Fabrics Master Chart, and all internal files.
  • Purchase fabrics, trims, and accessories via SAP using Codetex, and follow up on POs, proformas, and invoices from accounts and suppliers.
  • Monitor raw material stock levels at the Codetex warehouse, Merton warehouse, in-house studio, and two manufacturers.
  • Check the Codetex platform for suspended QC reports and manage fabric roll approvals, returns, and replacements.
  • Set up and manage material specifications, fabric suppliers, and colour details on PLM and SAP.
  • Maintain packing lists for items sent to manufacturers and ensure all deliveries are complete.
  • Track sustainable material certifications, supplier compliance forms, and modern slavery policies.
  • Collaborate with the sustainability specialist to develop sustainable heart tags, disclaimers, and packaging solutions.
  • Explore opportunities to enhance supply networks and present new ideas to the senior management team.

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in product development and procurement.
  • Proven experience working with high-end designer brands, with a focus on luxury goods.
  • Familiarity with FlexPLM and SAP systems is advantageous, though not required.
  • Experience collaborating with Codetex and/or third-party QC inspection companies is preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • A flexible, proactive team player with a positive attitude towards collaboration.

Vivienne Westwood Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws.

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