Strategic Sourcing Specialist

TJX is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the world, delivering great value to our customers through the combination of brand, fashion, price, and quality. Our retail chains, present in nine countries, include TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Winners, HomeGoods, Sierra, TK Maxx and Homesense.

A crucial part of our Company is represented by our Global Buying Offices, where resident buyers and sourcers purchase goods locally and scout regional markets looking for exciting products for our stores.

Global Buying Offices in Europe are present in Italy, UK, Portugal and Spain and we have Associates also in Poland and the Netherlands.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing product and market trends research. Identify and assess new market opportunities, competition and product development resources.
• Gather information on availability, pricing, orders status from suppliers.
• Attend trade shows to evaluate products and trends.
• Communicate sourcing opportunities to buyers for evaluation and potential purchase.
• Coordinate buyer trips, scheduling manufacturer visits, and accompany buyers to facilitate the selection and negotiation process.
• Monitor orders, providing instructions on manufacturing, preparation, and shipment. Notify management of any potential issues affecting timelines.
• Obtain and manage reference samples for approval or review by the buyer or product development team.
• Conduct final quality control checks before shipping, ensuring compliance with customer requirements. Report issues and suggest solutions.

Job Requirements:

• High level of understanding of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in Portuguese and English is essential.

What's In It For You?

As proud as we are of our past success, it’s our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger and be part of our future.

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