Our client is on the hunt for a seasoned Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Manager with a knack for identifying and developing suppliers in Asia. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of Soft Goods in the USA market.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in building strong business relationships with suppliers, supporting sales teams, and managing sourcing projects. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment where teamwork is paramount, and adaptability is valued.
- Opportunity to source and develop suppliers for the USA market
- Chance to build strong business relationships with suppliers
- Role that values teamwork and adaptability
What you'll do:
As a Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Manager, your primary responsibility will be to source suppliers and factories in Asia, contributing significantly to the development of Soft Goods for the USA market. You'll work hand-in-hand with the US Sales team on new sourcing projects, analysing product requests, identifying suitable suppliers, and even sourcing new ones if necessary. Your expertise in Soft Goods products will come into play as you handle samples, manage costing, and negotiate prices. Your role will also involve supporting the Sales team in their efforts to grow the business. A key aspect of this role is adaptability - being able to learn new things and adjust to changes in structure and process.
- Work closely with the Sales team in the US on all new sourcing projects
- Analyse new product requests and identify suitable suppliers for project development
- Source new suppliers as needed
- Handle costing with a focus on price negotiation to meet targets
- Manage sample handling with expertise in Soft Goods products such as apparel, bags, home textiles, shoes etc.
- Ensure lead times of costing sampling are met
- Support Sales team to expand business scale and reach goals
- Adapt to changing structures and processes as required
What you bring:
As our ideal Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Manager, you bring a wealth of experience from your 10+ years working in international buying or trading companies. You have a solid understanding of product development and supply chain processes which you've gained through your Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain or a related field. Your fluency in English coupled with your strong communication skills make you an effective negotiator. You're not just willing but eager to travel around Asia if required. Teamwork isn't just a buzzword for you - it's a way of working. You're always ready to learn new things and adapt to changing structures and processes.
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain or any related field
- 10+ years of experience in sourcing supplier and product development in international buying or trading companies
- Knowledge about product development and supply chain processes
- Fluency in English language
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to travel around Asia if required
- Teamwork skills
- Willingness to learn new things and adapt to changing structures and processes
This position opens for both Locals and Expats.
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading player in the Soft Goods industry, with a strong presence in the USA market. They are known for their commitment to quality and innovation, and they value teamwork and adaptability in their employees. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the growth of the company.
What's next:
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