Responsibilities:

? Source products and suppliers throughout the country according to established supplier matrix

? Identify sourcing and value unlock opportunities.

? Know and understand suppliers/factories and their capabilities, capacity and performance.

? Negotiate price based on an in-depth understanding of product and components.

? On boarding supplier to meet and follow company policies and requirements.

? Hands on order execution

? Assess suppliers and factories capacity and capability to meet retail market requirements

? Provide input for supplier assessment

? Collect relevant data to formulate sourcing proposal

? Execute buying trip from A-Z including pre-trip, itinerary set up, cost negotiation to finalization to ensure the trip objectives are fully achieved

? Ensure all supplier quotations and samples are completed on a timely basis for appropriate decision making to meet objectives.

? Manage order execution and resolve product and production issues on a timely and proactive manner

? Work with the Merchandise Quality Engineer and Responsible Sourcing team to ensure placements are made with right factories. Identify testing and production issues upfront and involve Quality Assurance teams to resolve.

? Monitor supplier performance to ensure it meets or exceeds company KPI.

? Prepare Monthly Reports to keep sourcing manager well informed of status of all upcoming programs.

? Coordinate with replenishment team in daily operations

Assume additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed

Requirements:

• Knowledge of sourcing operations, and ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• (Technical garment knowledge is required. )
• Basic product/production/ industry knowledge.
• Highly motivated with high sense of urgency and initiative. Takes ownership.
• Able to work effectively under pressure.
• Good negotiation skills in working with suppliers on product and price.
• Team player with ability to work with associates from different cultures.
• Able to coordinate efforts of associates in multiple offices and work together in a positive and collaborative manner.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects and timelines and keep them on track.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Proficient PC skills including MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Excellent command of English and local language. Good communication skills.
• Excellent skill on job allocation
• Demonstrate adaptability on changes, obstacles, adversity
• Demonstrate professional judgment / use expertise to make recommendation or decisions.
• 4-5 working years above is preferred
• Prefer to have textile product knowledge(home textile and apparel background is good)
• Good communication skills in working with suppliers on product and price. Good experience in related categories.
• Proficient PC skills including MS Word, Excel and Power Point.

上班地址：12F, No. 6 building, 1528 GuMei Road, Shanghai, China