At a glance:

• Salary range - The salary range for this role is set at £35,300 - £52,200

• Contract type - This position is a Permanent contract

• Working pattern/flexible working - We know flexible working is important to you, and it is important to us too. The Partnership has adopted a blended working approach meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The Fabric Sourcing team aim for around 2 days a week in the office to connect and on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings but again, are flexible on this. This role is based at our Victoria campus.

About the role:

As a Fabric Sourcing Coordinator in the Sourcing profession you will work with the Fabric Sourcing Manager and contribute to the development of the overall fabric sourcing strategy.

You will be recognised as an expert in fabric who is responsible for the sourcing, negotiation and consolidation of own label fabrics and trims.

You will be responsible for delivering profitability and sustainability that meet directorate strategy whilst ensuring fabrics are aligned to trend /design and customer needs.

You will work closely with:

• Category Sourcing Specialist

• Category Managers

• Buyers and Designers

• Sourcing Merchandisers

• CSR team

• Technical team

Through your Profession you will have the opportunity to develop and stretch personally and professionally to achieve your potential.

The Partnership supports agile and flexible working practices, such as when, where and how we work. We have several different ways to work flexibly, including part-time, flexible or compressed hours, and job sharing. Head office areas also support a blended working approach.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion in the John lewis Partnership and we are committed to becoming the UK’s most inclusive business, reflecting and connecting with the diverse communities that we serve.

Key responsibilities:

• Contribution/input into fabric and trim sourcing strategy inc mill numbers, location, costs quality, cost, lead times

• Identify global consolidation opportunities

• Responsible for the sustainable fabric sourcing requirements to align with business strategy.

• Working closely with key Stakeholders to meet the brand quality and value requirements whilst increasing the sustainable offer for the Customer.

• Consolidating fabrics & trims across categories/Buying Offices

• Running of the tender programme for core fabrics

What will you be doing?

• Contributes to the overall fabric and trim sourcing strategy.

• Sources fabric that delivers the business strategy.

• Recommend to Fabric Sourcing Manager which mills to introduce, grow decline and exit

• Liaises with mills, assessing mills

• Fabric library management

• Support the consolidation of base cloths and yarns from the right suppliers, right regions at the right prices and quality, considering end manufacturer location.

• Continuous updating of market knowledge

• Challenge teams when fabric development requests are not inline with business strategy

• Act in accordance with the Partnership’s purpose and democratic principles, constructively participating in co-ownership, and demonstrating to customers and each other that it is a better way of doing business. Share your knowledge, experiences, ideas and opinion to improve the Partnership, speaking honestly and frequently.

• Invest in your personal and professional development to achieve your potential, by doing more, doing better, or doing different. Continuously engage with and actively contribute to your Profession

• Take responsibility for actively engaging with change.

Essential skills you’ll need:

• Knowledgeable in fabric sourcing, development & knowledge with great overall knowledge of raw materials, fabric qualities, current costs and business performance standards.

• Experience of working directly with mills and yarn suppliers across the globe.

• Strong Fabric knowledge across woven and jersey in production from spinning to bulk.

• Strong fashion and trend awareness

Desirable skills you’ll have:

• Degree or equivalent work experience in Fabric sourcing

• Strong fabric technical knowledge in production from spinning to bulk.

• Strong understanding of Fabric Performance and quality standards.

• Knowledge of knit yarn in production from spinning to bulk.

Benefits of the Partnership and the role:

• You will enjoy 25% discount at John Lewis and 20% in Waitrose

• The Partnership has a competitive pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay)

• Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy

• Find out more about the extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us on our website under About the Partnership; Benefits

Next Steps:

• The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").

• Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a 1 stage virtual interview (wk comm 19th or 26th June).

• You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

• Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP.

• We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early

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