INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. 

JOB PURPOSE

Burberry is looking for an RMP Assistant to support the effective and efficient management of raw materials within our childrenswear category. You will help achieve functional quality standards, build strong supplier relationships, and streamline processes such as ordering, cost negotiation, stock management, and on-time delivery. Strategic thinking and technical expertise are essential for success in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES Support procurement strategy in partnership with senior management for the CHW Product Categories.  Maintain continuous dialogue with the business to understand current and future needs. Develop and maintain a robust supplier matrix. Build collaborative relationships with key suppliers, ensuring two-way communication and performance feedback. Assist in supplier management, including selection, onboarding, negotiation, capacity, risk, and performance. Participate in negotiating cost, lead time, and minimums for raw materials (RMs). Track supplier performance against KPIs, report results, and suggest improvements. Contribute to sustainability efforts, industry networking, and enhancing technical knowledge. PERSONAL PROFILE A year of experience in textiles or fashion. A technical degree in textiles or a related field. Strong negotiation skills. Fluent in Italian or Chinese, advantageous. Proficient in advanced Excel. Excellent communication and presentation abilities. MEASURES OF SUCCESS Delivery of quality RMs on time to vendors. Delivery of cost savings on RMs. Relationships – building collaborative & enduring partnerships. FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

 

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || SC CENTRAL OPERATIONS || RAW MATERIALS MANAGEMENT -RTW || n/a ||