Sourcing LeadHybrid

About Us 

Workwear Group (WWG) is part of Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety a division of Wesfarmers, a top 20 ASX listed company with over 100,000 employees. Housed under the banner of Workwear Group, our three iconic brands - KingGee, Hard Yakka and NNT - have been in the business of delivering workwear since the late 1920's. 

We are the trusted partner in workwear solutions, manufacturing over seven million units each year. What sets us apart is our continuous investment in innovation, market knowledge, pioneering ideas and sustainability practices.  

We work as one team. We put our customers first and are passionate about what we do. Joining WWG is an opportunity to thrive in an inspiring, safe, and inclusive community. 

About the Role  

To identify, develop and execute cost-containment & cost reduction programmes to ensure maximum return. Facilitate alignment of WWG Global Sourcing regions & cost-effective industrial fabric supplier base. Deliver on Strategic, Collaborative and Transactional Sourcing projects in line with the WWG Sourcing Strategy. Discover and partner with trustworthy vendors and suppliers. Think broadly for the company, build comprehensive commercials solutions 

What you’ll be doing 

• Proactively drive cost negotiations to deliver brand margin requirements. 
• Align supplier base to product category requirements for Australia and NZ. 
• Ensure product compliance with OH&S, Environmental, Quality, and Legal obligations. 
• Provide accurate costings and support in operation execution for special projects to win new business and maintain contracts. 
• Continuously review costs for each product category and align with margin expectations. 
• Identify, develop, and execute cost-containment/ cost reduction programs for maximum return. 
• Maximize fabric consolidation by quality and supplier to leverage volumes for cost savings. 
• Project Management  
• Align global sourcing regions to deliver optimal solutions in cost, quality, and delivery. 
• Develop and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Ensure suppliers meet ethical and social compliance standards. 
• Managing business escalations with suppliers 

Who we’re looking for 

At our company, we value not only our great brands but also the people and teams that drive our success. In addition to technical skills, we seek team members who possess the following personable qualities: 

• Strong work ethic and are committed to showing up for a team 
• Strong organizational and leadership skills to manage a team  
• Openness to receive coaching and embrace self reflection and self growth 
• Accountability for your actions, and emotions, and actively venture beyond your comfort zone 
• Embrace innovation, take calculated risks, and inspire others to think outside the box 
• Ability to build meaningful relationships, we prioritise our customers. Balancing commercial goals with customer satisfaction is key 
• Ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and integrity in all interactions is fundamental to our team culture. 

What we’re looking for 

You will be highly commercial and possess strong communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels. Along with your business acumen, you will have:  

• Have a strong understanding of Apparel/Shoes production, technical Service within the Clothing Apparel Industry.  
• 10+ years’ experience in global sourcing.  
• Strong negotiation, delegation and decision-making skills.  
• Ability to develop and implement strategies.  
• Ability to build strong working relationships with external and internal stakeholders.  
• Ability to travel to international manufacturing regions & identify factories  
• Relevant tertiary qualification (Apparel Manufacturing or Merchandising)  
• Familiarity with Project Management skills  
• Able to work well with tight deadlines.  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills  

What we offer 

• The chance to join a great team of like-minded, hard-working people who are passionate about achieving our vision and the growth objectives of the company. 
• Flexible working environment, allowing for work from home day/s each week. 
• A competitive salary package and suite of benefits and perks, including a 50% discount on our brands Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT and 5% Wesfarmers discount for Kmart, Bunnings, Officeworks and more. 
• A tailored career and development plan, plus reward and recognition programs. Whatever your goals we’re here to support you on that journey. 
• Our Wellbeing program, Thrive, with activities designed to support the Financial Wellness of our team, Celebrate Diversity, ensure we Get Physical and maintain Healthy Minds, including challenges, yoga, meditation and access to our Employee Assistance Program. 
• We Learn, a dedicated hub for all things learning and development. 

We actively work on creating a safe and inclusive environment free of discrimination. At Workwear Group we aspire to build a culture where diversity is celebrated, where Team Members feel a sense of “I Belong” and are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. 

You can follow us on LinkedIn or see our company careers page for more opportunities https://www.workweargroup.com.au/careers 

Workwear Group is a recognised Veteran Employment Supporter we encourage you to advise us of any prior service through the recruitment process. We value the unique capabilities, leadership and lived experience veterans bring to our workforce, and we are committed to creating an environment where their skills can thrive.

​Thank you for your interest in Workwear Group. Due to anticipated high volumes of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are not seeking support for this recruitment, our inhouse recruitment have got it! Thanks