Senior Sourcing Specialist

Location Ho Chi Minh City
Industry FMCG, Retail & Trading
Job reference 17196
Job type Permanent
Consultant email kieu.nguyen@manpower.com.vn
Date posted Dec 09, 2024

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the LTO Category (Livingware, Travel, and Others).
  • Plan, source, and follow up on new product development initiatives.
  • Identify and establish relationships with new suppliers for specific projects.
  • Communicate with domestic and international suppliers to gather information and quotations.
  • Conduct product and market surveys, including price, sales, and market trends.
  • Analyze market trends to identify opportunities for new product development.
  • Negotiate purchasing terms and pricing with vendors/suppliers to meet buyer requirements.
  • Ensure quality control for products and samples.
  • Manage ordering and warehousing for new products.
  • Set consumer pricing for products.
  • Develop release plans for each retail channel.
  • Prepare reports on goods and other tasks as assigned by managers.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or College Degree in Business Administration, Foreign Trade, or a related field.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in merchandising or R&D (Product Development) roles, preferably in multinational companies.

Skills and Experience:

  • Proficiency in English (all four skills) with strong communication and reporting abilities.
  • Hands-on experience in product planning, sourcing, and development.
  • Familiarity with SAP systems is an advantage.
  • Preferred experience in managing livingware and travel items.
  • Strong skills in data analysis and online market research.