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Buyer - Outdoor Living & Back to School

Walgreens Boots Alliance Asia Sourcing Limited

  • Company Industries:Health & Beauty Care

Job Information

  • Post Date:2017-10-27
  • Location:Not Specified
  • Salary:Salary provided
  • Employment Type:Full Time, Permanent
  • Job Function:Sundries  Procurement / Purchasing / Sourcing  

Job Description

This Buyer position serves in managing end-to-end sourcing operation of retail with one of the main focuses on sourcing products/manufacturers and developing according to the design, financial and strategic requirements for each relevant season.

Responsibilities & Specific Accountabilities include:

  • Corporate KPI’s and key operational measurements such as synergy benefits, margin improvement, on time delivery, first time inspection rate and LEAN savings
  • Manage suppliers for the end-to-end supply chain activities, including artwork, sample, production and on time delivery
  • Cooperate with the team in providing sourcing solution according to corporate strategy and plan
  • Source and develop outdoor living and apparel products according to trend guide and buy brief
  • Identify the best in class manufacturers and build strong supplier relationship
  • Negotiate the commercial benefits to bring the best value products to our customers
  • Support the team to organize and drive buying trips independently /ad-hoc projects on top of product sourcing activities
  • Manage data accuracy in the system / record
  • Support the team to manage key stakeholders throughout the process to deliver the required results

Key Position Requirements:

  • University graduate or equivalent
  • 3 years of solid experience in categories related to seasonal
  • Sizeable buying office experience would be preferred, experience in manufacturing environment would be an advantage
  • Strong product development skill, design sense, understanding of US market taste and experience on seasonal items e.g. Outdoor living, Back to School
  • Familiar with the US retail market, regulatory requirements and sound product knowledge
  • Able to handle multi-tasks, supervise subordinate and possess a high level of initiative and integrity under a dynamic and competitive environment
  • Good interpersonal and negotiation skills as well as capability to interact effectively with all levels
  • Good team players with ability to work with associates from local team and overseas team
  • Strong MS Office skills
  • Good command of English and Mandarin
  • Travel when 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.

 

Company Info

Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) is an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader serving millions of customers and patients every day, with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. A trusted, global innovator in retail pharmacy with approximately 13,000 locations across the U.S., Europe and Latin America, WBA plays a critical role in the healthcare ecosystem. The company is reimagining local healthcare and well-being for all as part of its purpose – to create more joyful lives through better health. Through dispensing medicines, improving access to a wide range of health services, providing high quality health and beauty products and offering anytime, anywhere convenience across its digital platforms, WBA is shaping the future of healthcare. WBA has more than 315,000 team members and a presence in nine countries through its portfolio of consumer brands: Walgreens, Boots, Duane Reade, the No7 Beauty Company, Benavides in Mexico and Ahumada in Chile. Additionally, WBA has a portfolio of healthcare-focused investments located in several countries, including China and the U.S. The company is proud of its contributions to healthy communities, a healthy planet, an inclusive workplace and a sustainable marketplace. WBA has been recognized for its commitment to operating sustainably: it is an index component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) and was named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2021. More information is available on walgreensbootsalliance.com.

Website: http://www.walgreensbootsalliance.com
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