Have an understanding of technical capability of suppliers, including factory visits and audits (including the developing of CAP’s)
Work with offices to ensure suppliers on boarded to ensure a smooth transition into the business
Manage issues to be taken up with suppliers, keeping buying teams and offices informed and develops supplier improvement plans
Follow up on ethicalnon‑compliances from SMETA report, during factory visits and carry out ethical risk assessment, based on H & S issues
Work with category team to deliver product strategy
Ensure adherence to the required sealing process from initial prototype to production sign off (including critical path adherence and management) Drive improvements where required
Work with design/buying teams during product development to get as many samples ‘right first time’ as possible