The incumbent leads the end-to-end product sourcing by implementation of sourcing strategy via best-in-class vendor identifications, evaluations, selections and relationship developments to achieve on-time delivery & quality KPIs

Responsibilities & Specific Accountabilities include:

• Responsible for end-to-end delivery of specific NPD and any ongoing replenishment skus, to an agreed cost, quality and on time
• Support line manager to manage key stakeholders throughout the process to deliver the required KPIs
• Support line manager to drive cross functional project teams and suppliers for continuous improvement and efficiency in managing project/program 
• Supervise the subordinate to achieve KPIs: Synergy Benefits, Margin Improvement, On Time Delivery, first time inspection rates, LEAN savings, and Lead time reduction
• Accountable for the subordinate’s compliance of the SOP & key control points

Key Position Requirements:

• University Graduate or equivalent
• At least 5 years of category experience in Kitchenware, home appliances and small electronic items, experience in sizable buying office is an advantage  
• Familiar with US retail market and sound products knowledge is a must
• Proven experience to be able to work with overseas buyers independently
• Down to details, strong in cost analysis, logical & analytical thinking
• Able to lead and monitor suppliers the end-to-end supply chain activities, including artwork, sample, production, on-time delivery 
• Able to handle multi-tasks and posses a high level of initiatives and integrity under a dynamic and competitive environment 
• Excellent  interpersonal and negotiation skills as well as capability to interact effectively with all levels
• Key team players with ability to supervise the subordinate, impact and influence associates from local team and overseas team
• Able to work under pressure and independently with minimum supervision
• Assertive and self-motivated, fast learner
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Good command of English and Putonghua
• 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/)