Assistant Manager, Sourcing

Job Purpose

Responsible for developing and executing short and long-term sourcing strategies, driving factory relationships, initial cost negotiations, and new product development follow up.

Responsibilities:

• Continuously expand product knowledge/expertise. Be the expert in all key sourcing regions and product categories.
• Create, manage and execute product specifications as well as pricing strategies in the in-house inventory system for marketing, sales and supply chain requirements.
• Analyse and develop strategic supplier partnerships aligned with Sia Huat’s mission across the commercial foodservice and retail homewares industry.
• Manage the effective sourcing and customisation of products based on customer requirements.
• Negotiates costing and proposes value engineering options to achieve profitability goals while ensuring product vision is achieved.
• Work closely with Marketing, Sales and other Departments to develop, position, and expand Sia Huat’s house brands.
• Represent the company professionally to all external partners, principals and suppliers across different communication platforms and tools.
• Develop and retain staff through effective leadership
• Ensure compliance to sustainable sourcing policies and procedures, as well as align with overall business objectives.

Job Requirements

• Minimum degree with 8 years of product sourcing experience, preferably in consumer goods or hospitality supplies industry.
• Minimum 5 years in supervisor position in relevant industry
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in data management and analysis, using MS Excel and/or inventory management system.
• Creative, meticulous and have an eye for details.
• Able to multi-task, work independently and deliver high quality work under demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment.