Job Purpose: 

The objective of the position is to provide support to the division by establishing strong partnerships with vendors in the country to orient efforts towards business growth. This entails strengthening partnerships with existing vendors and sourcing new manufacturers in alignment with the divisional sourcing strategy. 

Key Responsibilities & Critical Success Measures: 

1. Identify, onboard and develop new manufacturing partners based on aligned strategic sourcing roadmap 

1. Enhance vendor relationships and further strengthen partnerships within existing supplier network 

1. Collaborate cross-functionally with various internal stakeholders and suppliers to understand business needs and priorities and develop optimal solutions to support 

1. Ensure consistent exchange and alignment with different local offices & Vendor Management teams in terms of market updates and business opportunities 

1. Support relevant commercial HQ teams in Asia through identification of relevant products and innovation from local manufacturing partners 

1. Demonstrate product knowledge, strong understanding of pricing down to a component/material level and market knowledge/industry know-how. Collect relevant data to formulate sourcing proposals 

1. Ensures supplier quotations and samples are completed on a timely basis for appropriate decision making and to meet objectives 

1. Maintains and updates performance data for suppliers on a regular basis. Contributes to relevant business reports and recaps to better understand and manage sourcing activities 

1. Support category trips, including pre-trip itinerary set up and finalization, to ensure the trip objectives are fully achieved 

1. Supports the Asian HQ teams with daily operations as needed 

1. Coach and develop the subordinates (if applicable) 

1. Be involved in management projects 

1. Live our values and embrace change 

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:  

• Degree holder or above 

• Minimum 5 years in relevant product experience in sizable company, ideally in a buying office environment for the division 

• Must have good knowledge and network within Asian supplier's community and beyond 

• Understanding of European retail space is beneficial 

• Knowledge on compliance and sustainability programs 

• Good project management and analytical skills 

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with internal & external parties 

• Self-starter and resourceful in getting things done in a timely manner 

• Excellent written and spoken English & local language 

• Willing to travel frequently