Purchasing specialist / Denim & Garment
We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Specialist with solid hands-on experience in the garment manufacturing industry, preferably with strong experience in Denim production materials and accessories.
Key Responsibilities :
- Source and identify reliable local suppliers for garment and denim production materials and accessories.
- Communicate and negotiate with suppliers to obtain competitive prices, quality, and delivery terms.
- Purchase and follow up on production materials and accessories such as fabrics, threads, zippers, snaps, buttons, labels, packaging materials, and other garment-related items.
- Request, compare, and evaluate supplier quotations.
- Follow up on purchase orders from order placement until delivery to the factory.
- Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, and Management teams to determine material requirements and quantities.
- Monitor delivery schedules and ensure that purchased materials meet the required specifications and quality standards.
- Develop and maintain a reliable supplier database in Egypt.
- Search for new suppliers and evaluate their capabilities, prices, quality, and reliability.
- Handle purchasing-related issues, delays, and supplier problems and ensure timely solutions.
- Maintain accurate purchasing records and follow up on outstanding orders.
- Proven work experience in Purchasing within the Garment / Textile Manufacturing industry.
- Hands-on experience in purchasing Denim/Garment production materials and accessories is a must.
- Good knowledge of the Egyptian market and local garment/textile suppliers.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to source and develop new suppliers.
- Good organizational and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple suppliers and orders simultaneously.
- Good computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to work closely with Production, Warehouse, and Management teams.
Preferred Candidate :
We are looking for a practical and hands-on purchasing professional who has real knowledge of garment and denim production requirements and supplier networks, rather than general purchasing or administrative experience only. To apply: Please send your updated CV and mention your years of experience in garment/denim purchasing, as well as the main materials and accessories you have experience sourcing and purchasing