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 and cost‑reduction programmes to ensure maximum return. Facilitate alignment of WWG Global Sourcing regions and a 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 and build comprehensive commercial 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 and cost‑reduction programs for maximum return. Maximise 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. Manage business escalations with suppliers. Who we’re looking for In addition to technical skills, we seek team members who possess the following personable qualities: Strong work ethic and commitment 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, prioritising customers. Balancing commercial goals with customer satisfaction is key. Ethical standards and demonstrating honesty and integrity in all interactions. 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: A strong understanding of apparel/shoes production and 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 and 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 days 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 programme, 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. To find more opportunities, visit #J-18808-Ljbffr