Purchasing Coordinator

Description

The Purchasing Coordinator for the lingerie industry manages the supply flow—from raw materials (fabrics, lace, elastic bands, and underwire) to final delivery. The professional ensures cost reduction, inventory control, and team management. **Key Responsibilities** * **Raw Material Management:** Plan and control procurement of segment-specific raw materials, such as nylon, spandex, lace, microfiber, tapes, and accessories. * **Supplier Development:** Qualify and negotiate with textile and trim suppliers to ensure optimal cost, delivery timelines, and quality standards. * **Team Leadership:** Guide and develop purchasing analysts and assistants, delegating priorities and goals. * **Production Alignment:** Collaborate closely with Style, Pattern Making, PPCP (Production Planning and Control), and Production departments to prevent disruptions to collection schedules. * **KPI Analysis:** Monitor metrics including *saving* (cost savings), inventory turnover, and compliance. **Requirements and Qualifications** * **Education:** Completed undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Production Engineering, Fashion, or related fields. * **Experience:** Prior experience managing procurement in the textile or apparel manufacturing sector. * **Technical Knowledge:** In-depth understanding of fabric characteristics (e.g., elasticity and grammage), ability to read technical specifications, and proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Totvs). * **Behavioral Skills:** Advanced negotiation skills, strategic vision, and strong organizational abilities. Compensation: R$5\.500,00 \- R$7\.000,00 per month Benefits: * Medical insurance * Company-provided mobile phone * Food basket * Health plans and commercial discounts * Free parking Selection Question(s): * In the lingerie market, final product quality critically depends on consistency of highly technical inputs—such as elastane-containing lace, microfibers, and support trims—which often involve fragmented suppliers or long lead times. Imagine our flagship Valentine’s Day collection is scheduled for launch in 4 months. Our approved supplier for exclusive lace reports a machinery breakdown, extending the delivery timeline from 30 to 90 days—rendering timely production impossible. As Purchasing Coordinator, what immediate and strategic actions would you take to mitigate this risk without compromising profit margins—and, above all, without sacrificing the required tactile feel (touch) and elasticity standards demanded by our customers? Work Location: On-site