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We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Sourcing Assistant to support the sourcing and procurement of high-quality, trend-led products for our fast-growing online fashion brand. This role is crucial in building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring cost-effective procurement, and managing product development timelines. You will work closely with the buying, merchandising, and design teams to ensure a seamless sourcing process that aligns with our brand vision.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the sourcing team in identifying, evaluating, and onboarding new suppliers and manufacturers.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and efficiency.
* Assist in negotiating pricing, lead times, and payment terms with suppliers to meet business objectives.
Product Development & Sampling
* Assist in the development of new products by liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
* Manage sample requests, track sample progress, and ensure timely delivery for review.
* Coordinate feedback between internal teams and suppliers to refine product specifications.
Order Management & Logistics
* Support the placement and tracking of purchase orders, ensuring timely production and delivery.
* Monitor stock levels and supplier performance to prevent delays and ensure smooth operations.
* Work closely with logistics partners to ensure accurate and cost-effective shipping.
Quality Control & Compliance
* Assist in conducting quality checks on samples and bulk production to meet brand standards.
* Ensure all sourced products comply with legal, ethical, and sustainability guidelines.
* Maintain accurate records of compliance certifications and supplier audits.
Market & Trend Research
* Keep up to date with fashion trends, fabric innovations, and sourcing best practices.
* Research new sourcing opportunities and materials to enhance product offerings.
* Support the team in preparing reports and analysis on supplier performance and cost efficiencies.
Qualifications & Skills
* 1-2 years of experience in a sourcing, production, or buying role within the fashion industry.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a keen attention to detail.
* Knowledge of garment production, fabrics, and supply chain processes is desirable.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with PLM systems is a plus.
* A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for fashion and product development.
Why Adanola?
We're on a mission to becoming everybody's everyday uniform and we need great people with great attitudes to help work towards that. Adanola genuinely cares about the people we employ and as we grow will continue to always put People, Product and Profit, in that order. We're just getting started so you need to be ready to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in but in the most exciting and challenging way.
As well as that, we offer a list of benefits to our Ada employees:
Bonus structure for all employees
Day off on birthday
Subsidised food at Everyday Café
Flexible workplace (3 days a week in office)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Production
* Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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