SOURCING MANAGER (EXPERIENCE IN FURNITURE SOURCING)

I. JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Sourcing strategy:
• Assess categories/countries’ SWOT and establish the long-term sourcing’s strategy.
• Establish new product sourcing policies & terms (What to source, how to source, where to source).
• Establish a new vendor/factory on-boarding policy; Maintain and develop existing vendor/factory.
Develop vendor/factory network:
• Build the supplier’s raw database with full information (contact, profiles,…).
• Develop supplier evaluation & supplier ranking method.
• Build & maintain supplier relationships & long-term partnerships.
• Evaluate supplier’s performance to decide the product’s allocation frame.
Sourcing process:
• Understand the needs of the internal team, then propose the right suppliers/factory.
• In collaboration with BD, Technical, QA/QC, and supported departments to break down or/and calculate the cost and complete price’s negotiation & the contract.
• Follow the development phase with the internal team until PO’s kick-off.
Execution phase (Merchandising phase):
• In collaboration with the supply chain to follow up the supplier’s performance to ensure delivery on-time & good quality.
• Support supply chain & sales team for any issue during the product life cycle before and after sales.
Other task assigned by line manager.

• Bachelor‘s degree in business, economics or related field.
• Have at least 2-3 years working in global sourcing / merchandising, supply chain >> Experience in furniture industry.
• Fluency in English.
• Analytical & Strategic approach, good know-how in costing, logistics, customs, geopolitical is a plus.
• Microsoft skill (especially excel).
• Good communication & negotiation. Ability to coordinate & collaborate with different internal/external teams.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet established timelines & high demanding level.

• Qualification: College
• Age: Unlimited
• Job type: Permanent