Merchandise Sourcing & Purchasing Department Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for leading the procurement of merchandise and promotional products for the organization, covering both domestic and international sourcing, with a strong focus on suppliers in China. This role ensures products meet quality, cost, and delivery targets while building strategic supplier partnerships and driving procurement efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for merchandise and promotional products.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with local and international suppliers, especially in China.
• Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, including supplier selection, purchase orders, production follow-up, shipment, and delivery.
• Ensure products meet quality standards, target costs, and delivery schedules.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while identifying new sourcing opportunities.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to support business objectives.
• Monitor procurement performance, manage budgets, and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Purchasing team while improving procurement processes and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or related fields.
• At least 7 years of procurement experience, with 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong experience in international sourcing, particularly with suppliers in China.
• Experience in merchandise, consumer products, retail, or FMCG is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of import/export processes and international trade.
• Good command of English; Mandarin is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Management
• Negotiation
• Cost Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Leadership
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement