Category Sourcing Director - Hardware
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Leadership position with team management
Drive category strategy and continued success
About Our Client
Our client is one of the top leading hardware retailers in the world.
Job Description
Reporting to the Managing Director and leading a team, you will be responsible for your category, to ensure its success. You will
- lead the category sourcing strategy in line with HQ's vision
- work with HQ on new product ideas and specific projects
- vendor strategy & development, management and negotiation
- team management and development, ensure effective & efficient process & procedures in place; and to build a collaborative, fun and results-driven environment
- be creative in business development such as arranging buying trips and trade shows
The Successful Applicant
You'd be a university degree holder with over 10 years' merchandising/ sourcing track record preferably in the Hardware category, out of which a minimum of 5 years' managerial experience.
- strategic and possess strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to manage senior stakeholders and with HQ leadership team
- hands-on experience dealing with vendors/ suppliers and possess excellent negotiation skill
- a strong team leader with demonstrated ability to lead a team and bring it to the next level
- must be able to speak good fluent English and Putonghua for this position
What's on Offer
Excellent opportunity for an experienced sourcing leader to join this renowned company. Attractive compensation on offer.