Job Purpose
To identify, evaluate, and develop product sourcing for the Beauty Care & Personal Care category, ensuring competitive pricing, compliant quality standards, and sustainable partnerships with both domestic and international suppliers, in support of the company's long-term business strategy.
Key Responsibilities
1. Product & Supplier Sourcing and Development
- Source products and identify potential suppliers within the Beauty & Personal Care industry
- Proactively expand and evaluate new suppliers (domestic and overseas), with a strong focus on OEM/ODM partners
- Research market trends, product innovations, and emerging brands in the category
- Propose suitable product portfolios aligned with business direction and commercial strategy
2. Supplier Evaluation & Management
- Evaluate suppliers based on pricing, quality, supply capability, and operational stability
- Build, maintain, and develop long-term, sustainable relationships with suppliers
- Coordinate with suppliers to resolve issues related to quality, delivery, or product changes
3. Price Negotiation & Commercial Terms
- Negotiate purchasing prices, MOQ, lead time, payment terms, and commercial discounts
- Propose cost-optimization solutions to improve margins
- Prepare, manage, and monitor purchasing contracts with suppliers
4. Product Quality Management
- Coordinate with relevant internal teams to:
- Review samples, conduct product testing, and assess quality
- Ensure products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements, especially for cosmetics
- Monitor market feedback and handle quality-related complaints with suppliers
5. Internal Coordination
- Work closely with internal teams including Planning, Marketing, and QA/QC
- Provide product information, quotations, and supplier documentation to support new product launches
- Support preparation of product-related documentation for subsequent processes when required
Job Requirements
- College or University degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related fields
- Minimum 45 years of experience in Buyer / Sourcing roles; experience in Beauty / Personal Care / FMCG is highly preferred
- Proven experience working directly and negotiating with domestic and international suppliers
- Hands-on experience in OEM/ODM sourcing
- Established supplier network within the Beauty / Personal Care industry is a strong advantage
- Chinese language proficiency is a plus
- Strong market awareness with the ability to quickly capture product and pricing trends
- Detail-oriented, responsible, and disciplined in managing pricing, quality, and supply timelines
