Job Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
Execute regional strategic and secure short-term & long-term capacity through active sourcing and validation of vendors' performance and capability.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for sample develop and secure sample proto to SRS
• Ensure base testing is carried out for fabrics and raw materials and work closely with Raw Material team for approval
• Carryout/ revise costing and negotiate prices with suppliers
• Vendor allocation for product and work closely with identified vendors
• Work closely with capacity team on capacity management
• Ensure sample Leadtime is as per RL standard or keep minimum
• Work to secure all approvals prior to order confirmation.
• Handover to the production team in a timely manner.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge
xc2xb7 Must have 5+ years of Merchandising/ sourcing experience preferred with US buying office or large trading business in outerwear & roughwear.
xc2xb7 Profound product and material knowledge in high end brands products with good fashion sense.
xc2xb7 High adaptability and flexibility to changing business environments, able to work independently.
xc2xb7 Detail-oriented and able to handle very structured process.
xc2xb7 Good PC skill, especially in Excel , Excel analysis, familiar with multiple systems, charts and reports.
xc2xb7 Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills and problem-solving skills.
xc2xb7 Fluency in both spoken and written English.
xc2xb7 Candidates to have /with multiple brands, calendars & product categories exposure. '