Responsibilities & Specific Accountabilities include:

• Source and develop Gifting items according to trend guide for all year round seasons 
• Provide strategic sourcing solution according to WBA Corporate plan
• Support line manager in key stakeholders management throughout sourcing process to maximize Synergy benefits, margin improvement, on-time delivery, first time inspection rate, LEAN savings and lead time reduction
• Responsible for end-to-end project management, follow critical path, risk assessment & achieve Corporate KPIs 
• Lead and monitor suppliers supply chain activities, including artwork, sample, production, on-time delivery 
• Identify the best-in-class manufacturers, build and maintain supplier relationship
• Negotiate the best commercial benefits and optimum cost with suppliers to bring the best value products to our customers
• Work closely with the team to drive buy trips 
• Lead subordinate in building category expertise and manage data accuracy in the system 
• Ad-hoc projects on top of product sourcing activities

Key Position Requirements:

• University Graduate or equivalent with min 5 years of sourcing experiences, 2 years in Gifting related categories
• Candidate with lesser experiences will be considered as Buyer
• Experiences in sizeable buying office, brand development on Gifting is a plus 
• Familiar with US retail market, regulatory requirements and sound product knowledge
• Demonstrate relevant expertise in category material and costing model, strong connection with suppliers
• Good Team player, liaise with cross-functional local and overseas teams in project management
• Fast learner and able to work under pressure and independently with minimum supervision
• Assertive, self-motivated and excellent communication skills
• Able to handle multi-tasks, supervise subordinate and possess a high level of initiative and integrity under a dynamic and competitive environment
• Strong MS Office skills 
• Good command of English and Putonghua
• Occasion business travel may be required

For more information about us, please visit http://walgreensbootsalliance.com, http://www.boots.com/and http://www.walgreens.com/

Interested parties, please send your CV with expected salary and availability.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Information collected will be treated in strict confidence and be used for recruitment related purpose only. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be retained for 6 months for future recruitment purpose and will then be destroyed.

Walgreens Boots Alliance is the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise in the world.  Our purpose is to help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives.

Walgreens Boots Alliance was created through the combination of Walgreens and Alliance Boots in December 2014. This transaction brought together two leading companies with iconic brands, complementary geographic footprints, shared values and a heritage of trusted healthcare services through pharmaceutical wholesaling and community pharmacy care, dating back more than 100 years.

The Company, with a presence in more than 25* countries, employs over 370,000* people and is the largest retail pharmacy, health and daily living destination in the USA and Europe, and South America, middle East and Asia (including equity method investments).

Our retail pharmacy brands are having Global Sourcing Head Office in Hong Kong. To support the strategic growth of the business, we are always looking for high calibre individuals to join Walgreens Boots Alliance. (http://www.walgreensbootsalliance.com/ http://www.boots.com/ http://www.walgreens.com/)