Head of Sourcing

Support top management to develop sourcing strategy for responsible product division

Key Responsibilities:

• Support top management to develop sourcing strategy for responsible product division
• Drive the supplier chain management analysis and optimize the supplier structure, as well as a price structure
• Manage sourcing business of the Division, such as product development, buying trip arrangement, PLR shows preparation and Fair, business reporting, etc.
• Monitor key sourcing projects, incl. project execution, sourcing activities and order following-up by subordinates, major claim settlement, etc.
• Ensure the execution of company sourcing procedures, and seek opportunities for improvement
• Supplier strategy management, developing and maintaining a qualified supplier system for sourcing activities, including supplier screen, coach and evaluation
• Key supplier negotiation on price, quality, claim etc., sourcing budget control and cost down etc.
• Responsible for department management, such as communication, evaluation, coaching, developing and motivating subordinates
• Ensure company strategy been delivered from up to down, continuous learning and coaching of product knowledge, market practice, quality standards and so on

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or above
• Over 10 years merchandising/sourcing experience and over 5 years on a manager level
• Strong knowledge of the exporting, DIY products, European standard
• Strong negotiation, presentation and problem solving skill
• Strong time management and project management skills
• Strong leadership and team management
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Could afford working pressure, good team player
• Strong command of English
• Good at MS office and ERP skills

About the Company:

World leading retailer with sourcing offices in Shanghai and HK.