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 we have Associates also in Poland and the Netherlands.
Come and Discover Different at TJX Global Buying Offices. From opportunity and teamwork to growth, we think you'll find that it's so much more than a job. When you're a part of our global TJX family, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people dedicated to finding the greatest deals and fantastic style. Best of all? They have a lot of fun doing it.
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RETAIL SOURCING ASSOCIATE - SPAIN
The Opportunity: Contribute To The Growth Of Your Career
Conduct market research and recommend sourcing opportunities to TJX buyers and the internal sourcing team, managing goods across all categories. Coordinate buyer visits to manufacturers and oversee the order process from vendor selection to final inspections and shipping.
- 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.
- Ensure that new vendors and factories meet TJX standards for Social Compliance and Cargo Security.
Who We Are Looking For: You!
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills in both Spanish and English.
- Extensive knowledge of brands, product categories, and manufacturers, gained through hands-on experience and professional training.
- Good communication skills to discuss orders with buyers of all TJX Divisions.
- Able to build relationships, be personable, maintain a positive attitude and collaborate with others
- Experience with Microsoft to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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. Apply now.