Job Description:

Understanding Product / Project Requirements

• Work closely with Product Manager to understand the requirements of different products / projects (e.g. maintaining competitiveness / searching for better price, innovation, quality or delivery, etc)
• Market-oriented prioritization of tasks according to the Product Management Group’s launch schedule

Search and Verify suppliers to form Solutions targeting Product / Project Requirements

• Maintain comprehensive understanding of what kind of sources exist in the region, shortlist and select those that offer competitiveness that fits to our needs
• Maintain sufficient knowledge over EN standard on products
• Visit and conduct on site audit to evaluate supplier’s proficiency on material, production, quality management
• Ensure proper contracting with supplier on price, delivery, quality and Code of Conduct through agreements
• Conduct Negotiation for competitive price offering / open book analysis
• Conduct direct component cost study with manufacturer to build and maintain market intelligence over components' cost on complete product
• Check Sample to set product specification and quality expectation/Verify certification or testing report if any
• Fully Inform Product Manager regarding all vital aspects of solution (price, quality and delivery) and if awarded, devise Project Plan (Product Launch, Quality management plan, Capacity plan, etc) to ensure successful launch and delivery

Order Management

• Monitor confirmation and delivery of orders and provide proactive response to any delay or potential delay situation
• Work closely with Quality Department to ensure compliance of products accepted for delivery

Price Management

• Understand, stay updated with cost drivers and maintain competitiveness in purchase price/spending

General and others

• Coach and guide Purchasing Assistant’s work
• Assist Office Manager/Senior Purchasing Manager on assigned tasks

Requirements:

• College and/or University degree in Electronic or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing / Supply Chain or related disciplines with technical background
• 5 years work experience as Sourcing/Purchasing or Supplier Development Manager with European/International buying team on retail’s direct product procurement
• Experience in working in direct sourcing for a retailer would be preferable
• Preferred Range(s) of Product Experience (but not limited to):
• bicycle / ebike & parts and accessories
• car / motorcycle & parts and accessories
• boat parts and accessories
• construction materials
• home and interior
• motorcycle & parts & accessories
• sports and outdoors
• electronics
• electrical
• general
• Basic knowledge of European safety standards, norms as well as legal safety norms required in Scandinavian markets
• Understanding of production flow and quality management in a manufacturing environment
• Strong communication skill, strategic sourcing capability and commercial acumen
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese, including Mandarin
• Frequent traveling is expected

We offer competitive remuneration package including 5-day work, 15 days annual leave, medical & dental insurance, MPF and other benefits to the right candidate. Interested candidates please send your FULL resume with current and expected salary and availability by clicking APPLY NOW.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. All applications will be used for the purpose of recruitment only. Applicants not invited for interview within 6 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful.