Based in Shenzhen/Guangzhou(Sourcing/purchasing experience Outdoor Adventure, Camping, 4Wheel drive, Boating & water sports, RV & Caravan & Sports essential with a multinational company in China or Asia is a plus)
About the Job We are currently seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join our new China Sourcing team. Experience in Outdoor Adventure, Camping, 4 Wheel drive, Boating & water sports, RV & Caravan & Sports essential. Reporting to the Head of Sourcing, your focus will be supporting the category team based in Australia & New Zealand. You will be driving the sourcing and procurement for existing & new product. You will have responsibility for executing sourcing plans leveraging sourcing tools, processes and strategies. If you have a passion for identifying and securing products that meet our high standards in terms of cost, quality, and lead time, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Responsibilities 61 Work close with Category Team to source and develop products and to drive activities on supporting business needs and achieve procurement metrics goals like costing, reliability, on-time delivery. 61 Develop and maintain sustainable relationships with internal stakeholders, peers, and key or high impact suppliers 61 Identify suitable suppliers and make recommendations to internal stakeholders. 61 Drive product cost improvement projects and price reduction initiatives. 61 Assure social and legal compliancy of the supply base. 61 Continuously seek new innovations and product opportunities at existing/new suppliers, which meet requirements from the Category team 61 Source from multiple media, websites, trade shows (Canton Fair, CIHS, etc.) for new suppliers / new products in China and Southeast Asia 61 Manage new suppliers onboarding, including business introduction, terms and conditions, procedures and regulations. 61 Monitor the progress of new item development from draft, design, sampling and approval before transition to merchandising 61 Generate documents and presentations about products, market trends and competitor specific analysis 61 Continuous monitoring of supplier’s performance: R&D capability, on-time delivery, quality, cost and service 61 Remain up to date with industry developments, market trends and best practices 61 Develop processes and procedures to ensure efficient product sourcing operations 61 Travel is required mainly in South China and occasionally to all over the country
Qualifications 61 Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 61 3-5 Years Minimum Experience, knowledge and experience of global sourcing, international trading, Outdoor Adventure Products is preferred 61 Proven track record in sourcing and supplier relationship management 61 Strong business and financial foresight 61 A good negotiator with superior attention to detail 61 Self-motivated, well-organized, accountable, proactive with a positive mindset 61 Interpersonal skills - exceptional listening, understanding, influencing and communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills 61 Possess experience in working with international counterpart office is an advantage 61 Fluency in English and Mandarin written & spoken Sourcing/purchasing experience Outdoor Adventure, Camping, 4 Wheel drive, Boating & water sports, RV & Caravan & Sports essential with a multinational company in China or Asia is a plus
Interest parties please send your full resume with your working experience, academic qualification and expected salary