Sourcing Specialist- Apparel

Discovery is at the heart of everything we do. Wherever you find us around the world, if you can think of a product, you can probably find it in our stores, which include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Sierra, Winners, Homesense, and TK Maxx. With variety comes plenty of happy surprises—our environment is ever-changing, and that’s just how we like it. Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. Ready to Discover Different?

Job Responsibilities:

• Exhibits strong commitment and motivation to deliver results. Understands and aligns sourcing strategies with the buying vision and strategy, responding to a changing market (e.g., new fashion and lifestyle trends, seasons, availability of appropriate merchandise, and pricing/promotions).

• Supports buying activities and guides or executes business plans and activities that contribute to driving business results.
  • Works with the buying team to ensure vendors present new season range developments as per required timelines.
  • Follows up to ensure design ranges are developed with the right vendors to deliver best-in-class products aligned with customer expectations.

• Demonstrates knowledge of vendors and product opportunities in each market to drive the right product with the right vendors.
  • Manages the sourcing processes to deliver best-in-class products in alignment with the buying requirements.

• Evaluates the market to recommend the best source for a particular product or category of products. Researches new opportunities based on market trends.
  • Assesses sampling capacities, decides on final allocations per vendor, and ensures the on-time receipt of samples developed by vendors.
  • Manages the registration and onboarding of vendors in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

• Initiates and streamlines timely communication to all necessary parties, escalating when needed.

• Ensures daily business activities are supported by self and team to deliver business needs effectively.

• Demonstrates the ability to think like an entrepreneur by continuously searching for new business opportunities.

• Negotiates the best price for merchandise in conjunction with the buyers.

• Oversees and visits manufacturers and factories as required. Troubleshoots issues in a timely and accurate manner. Fairly and objectively assesses each supplier’s strengths and weaknesses to make the most rational decisions regarding business relations.
  • Develops and drives vendor capacity plans and requirements to deliver products on time and adhere to the TNA calendar.
  • Provides inputs and relevant data points to the vendor assessment tool (time, cost, quality, and sell-through).
  • Reviews vendor partners continuously to align with the organization's sourcing processes and shares feedback.

• Assign responsibilities and set expectations

• Give regular feedback to team

• Provide support and guide the team to deliver on the job

Job Requirements:

• Graduate with specialization preferably in “Apparel Merchandising/ Manufacturing from institutions like NIFT/ Pearl Academy or similar institutions.
• Minimum 10 to 12 years’ solid experience in Apparel and fashion industry of which at least 6 years’ experience in buying office, agent, or well-known retailer catering to U.S. Market.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, negotiation and time management skills.
• Willing and able to frequently travel to explore new opportunities
• Proficient in MS Office

Come Discover Different at TJX. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you’ll find that it’s so much more than a job. When you’re a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding great deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.

We care about our culture, but we also prioritize the tangible stuff (Competitive salaries: check. Solid benefits: check. Plenty of room for advancement: of course). It’s our way of empowering you to make your career here.
                          
We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.