Sourcing Specialist - Textile

Objectives of this position:

The objectives 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 strenghtening partnerships with existing vendors and sourcing new manufacturers in alignement with divisional sourcing strategy.

What will you do?

The holder of the position is mainly responsible for the following areas in coordination with his / her superior:

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

• Enhance vendor relationships and further strengthen partnerships within existing supplier network

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

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

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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

• Coach and develop the subordinates (if applicable)

• Be involved in management projects

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

• Live our values and embrace change

What will you do?

The holder of the position is mainly responsible for the following areas in coordination with his / her superior:

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

• Enhance vendor relationships and further strengthen partnerships within existing supplier network

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

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

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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

• Coach and develop the subordinates (if applicable)

• Be involved in management projects

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

• Live our values and embrace change

What will you need?

• 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

Development opportunities

• What are the development opportunities for the holder of this position, e.g. skill development, vertical / horizontal growth, what challenges are in the role which will lead to professional development, what will the person be able to learn / attain in the role?

• Explore and Source the global market.

• Knowledge of wide range of supply chain

• Knowledge of working in sustainable and innovative ways