Join our growing team! We’re seeking an experienced Merchandiser with expertise in Sports product sourcing who is looking to develop and progress their career.

In a Merchandiser role with Woolworths you will be required to:

• Work closely with the Australian buying teams to understand their product requirements and work with the internal design teams to develop new products
• Source factories and suppliers who meet our business requirements and can manufacture products to deliver better quality and value to our customers
• Manage supplier relationships and monitoring supplier performance to ensure that critical path timeframes are met
• Communicate with buyers and suppliers on technical issues and problem resolution
• Negotiate pricing and production timeframes with suppliers
• Engage with and influence all key stakeholders
• Keep up to date on trends and innovations in the market

To be successful in the selection process you will need to possess the following:

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) in English and Mandarin
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills, able to negotiate independently
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Responsible, organised, industrious, flexible, adaptable, detail oriented and logical attitude
• A minimum 3 years solid sourcing experience in Sports category 
• Excellent product knowledge and understanding of relevant manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with quality standards in this category
• Self motivation and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• The ability to work independently with overseas buyers, suppliers and factories
• A relevant Diploma or Degree
• The flexibility to travel to mainland China and overseas if required

We offer a competitive salary, 5 day work week, flexible working hours, 20 days annual leave,  13th month salary, performance related bonus, medical/dental/travel insurance and development opportunities! Don't miss out on the chance to join our growing business in one of our most exciting teams!