Responsible Sourcing Manager

Reporting to the Sourcing Director, this newly created role offers an opportunity for an experienced Responsible Sourcing Manager to join our dynamic team.

A completed Degree or Diploma in Clothing Management or related

A minimum of 6 years’ experience in a mid- to senior-management role in Responsible Sourcing, Ethical Sourcing, or Sustainability, preferably within the fashion, clothing manufacturing, or retail sector. Experience in factory or ethical sourcing from other industries will also be considered

Experience in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and compliance training across international and South African contexts

Demonstrated success in managing complex multi-stakeholder programs and developing policies and standard operating procedures

Demonstrated ability to make decisions and navigate ambiguity with minimal oversight or direction

High ethical standards and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Technical knowledge and understanding of Compliance, Social Audits, Sustainability, Ethical Sourcing Principles, Social Responsibility Standards, BBBEE

You demonstrate strong awareness of global and local supply chain sustainability issues and actively apply best practices

Mr Price Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to Employment Equity.

Research & Strategy Development

Keep abreast of best responsible business practices per region, to reduce risk and drive supplier compliance

Research on New factories for production on new products in collaboration with sourcing.

Create regional and supplier-based compliance-readiness strategies based on research and PM's.

Develop and implement responsible and sustainable sourcing strategy and program, including relevant policies, standards, and processes.

Compliance Implementing & Monitoring

Ensure suppliers have a strategy towards BBEE and factory social compliance

Assist supplier in execution of supplier strategy for BBEE compliance and factory social compliance and update on progress

Support and give guidance to supplier on action plans to remediation and communicate progress

Support suppliers and Merch team in achieving specific factory manufacturing and social compliance with regards to special DTR brands agreements

Communication and Reporting

Communication to Directors on progress of BBEE and factory social compliance and highlight risk areas

Prepare Board reporting with regards to compliance

Prepare reports in response to ADHOC raids and factory compliance issues

Build strong and strategic relationships with suppliers

Plan, prepare and execute Seasonal readiness strategy of suppliers and their factories

Collaborate with Sourcing and Merchandise teams to support product strategy timeously