Merchandiser (Small domestics appliances)
Job Location
Hong Kong
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Type of Job
Permanent
Published Date
15 November 2023 at 4:00:00 am
About the job
Our client is a rapidly expanding European business and they are looking for a merchandiser to join their team. This is a newly created position and will be reporting to the sourcing manager.
Key Responsibilities include:
Conduct market research and factory audits to source new suppliers.
Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times and other terms with suppliers.
Manage the RFQ/RFP process and evaluate supplier proposals.
Ensure new supplier onboarding and maintain quality and compliance standards.
Drive cost savings initiatives through negotiations and consolidating orders.
Plan production schedules and monitor order fulfilment timelines.
Address any delays, quality issues or other shipment problems.
Maintain supplier performance rating system and conduct periodic reviews.
Keep updated on market trends, competitor prices, sourcing best practices.
Generate savings reports and meet annual sourcing targets.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business Management or equivalent.
5+ years experience in sourcing/procurement role within consumer goods.
Candidate with solid small domestic appliances background is required
Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills.
Strong analytical skills for cost analyses, budgeting and reporting.
Proficient with ERP systems, comfortable reviewing technical specs.
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple suppliers successfully.
Solid UK experience is highly preferred.
Interested candidates, please send your CV through Apply Now or to the email address shown in the company overview. For more suitable opportunities in your specialised industry, please visit our website at www.lauriswalton.com.
Benefits
About us
LAURIS WALTON is a global recruitment specialist & executive search firm with a team of experienced consultants with industry knowledge and technical skills and top-performing sales and negotiators to assist you in securing and finding the best talents in the market. We work with large corporations, high potential start-ups and fast-growing companies to form recruitment strategies on talent acquisition and achieve cost-effective initiatives. Over 80% of our candidates are through headhunting and referrals and over 50% of our clients work with us on an exclusive basis due to our highly discreet and confidential approach and efficient delivery.