Company Description Hela Apparel Holdings PLC provides sustainability-focused apparel supply chain solutions to global brands, partnering from design to delivery in intimate, active, and kids wear categories. The company operates 10 manufacturing facilities across four countries and employs over 17,000 team members worldwide. Hela is recognized for leading the industry in ethical, socially responsible, and environmentally sustainable working environments. Applicants join a global organization that values innovation, collaboration, and long-term partnerships with leading apparel brands. The company offers exposure to international markets and continuous improvement in sustainable manufacturing practices.
Role Description The Sourcing Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Alexandria, Egypt. This position is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers for raw materials and finished goods to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets. The role involves negotiating contracts, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with ethical, social, and environmental standards. Day-to-day activities include collaborating with production, merchandising, quality, and logistics teams, analyzing market trends and cost drivers, and maintaining accurate sourcing documentation and reports. The Sourcing Manager also supports risk management initiatives, drives cost optimization projects, and contributes to continuous improvement across the supply base.
Qualifications
- Experience in apparel or textile sourcing, supplier management, and vendor relationship development.
- Strong skills in cost analysis, negotiation, and contract management.
- Understanding of sustainable sourcing practices, ethical compliance, and environmental standards in manufacturing.
- Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and use of ERP or supply chain management systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Textile Engineering, or a related field.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Prior experience in a similar sourcing or procurement role within apparel manufacturing is highly beneficial.
- Fluency in English, with additional language skills considered an advantage.
