Footwear Sourcing Specialist – Cape Town New!

Description

We are looking for a dynamic, commercially driven Footwear Sourcing Specialist to establish and grow the Footwear department within this leading Design Centre. If you’re innovative, resilient and passionate about product, this is your opportunity to make real impact through strategic sourcing, trend direction and range building. SA CITIZENS ONLY.

Responsibilities

• Deal with reputable factory bases in East.
• Ensure all factories meet customer technical standards.
• Interpret brand handwriting with a strong commercial eye.
• Translate high-fashion concepts into viable target price points.
• Conduct ongoing trend research and product development.
• Lead sample development and manage critical paths from brief to delivery.
• Oversee quality control across development, fit, QA & bulk production.
• Ensure testing and compliance requirements are met.
• Manage workload efficiently and resolve quality queries with customers and factories.

Requirements

Qualifications:
Experience:
Additional: • Degree in Fashion or related field. • 5 – 10 years’ Footwear Buying/Sourcing experience. • Strong technical knowledge of Footwear materials & construction. • Proven ability to build and present cohesive ranges to customers. • Your excellent AI navigation skill and latest presentation tools. • Excellent communication, organisation & management ability. • Own transport essential. If you’re ready to take ownership and shape a footwear division, we’d love to hear from you. Position located in Cape Town. Apply via Link below or email your CV to tpersonnel@iafrica.com should you have the required experience or initiate contact via WhatsApp 083 274 5193. Visit our website for all our positions.