General Summary:

This is a senior leadership role, which provides strategic direction to the division and creates and works towards a 5 year plan. The Director is customer focused and is an expert on the wants, interests and needs of his customer base. This role acts as a change agent and a change leader. One of the key accountabilities is to drive business development. This role requires a high level of collaboration with multiple stakeholders within the business and externally.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaboratively create strategic sourcing plans for 5 years to grow the business (FOB shipped and participation rate) in line with overall business growth plans
• Build strong relationships with buying teams and compliance teams to develop the business and to get customer insights
• Use customer insights to drive innovation in products and solutions
• Partner with the Senior Merchandising Manager and others to drive financial plans for assigned area
• Follow-up with team and highlight any risks or concerns that might have an impact on the timely delivery of the right quality product
• Define and manage expense budget so that expenses are within the agreed targets
• Partner with HR to proactively recruit, develop and promote the right talent
• Demonstrate DG values-led behaviors in managing performance
• Give feedback proactively to encourage the right behaviors within the team
• Coach / mentor identified talent
• Lead the changes required to keep the business competitive and on track to be the first choice for buyers
• Proactively identify and work on solutions that deliver significant cost savings to the business
• Partner with the other Directors and with Satellite Offices to own and drive business KPIs
• Provide timely and complete information to the Satellite office teams thus setting them up to succeed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Leadership and management in an intercultural environment with the capacity for delegation
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Influencing skills
• Presentation skills
• Leading a multi-cultural team
• Capacity to manage, develop the team in hierarchical and non-hierarchical situation
• One team matrix working
• Strong knowledge and experience of DG processes, procedures and business requirements
• Fluency in English (written & oral)
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• The ability to anticipate and respond quickly to changes

Work Experience &/or Education:

• University degree in relevant discipline preferred.
• 12 - 15 years’ experience in sourcing related areas.
• A track record in sourcing development and product development with a strong understanding of supply chain activities.

We offer 5-day work, excellent working conditions and attractive fringe benefits including medical, dental and vision to qualified candidates.

Interested parties please e-mail detailed resume, last and expected salary to hrhk@dollargeneral.com

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Dollar General Global Sourcing Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.