THE ROLE
We are looking for a Team Lead Buyer with compulsory, extensive experience in Footwear Merchandising to drive our trading operations.
This role is built for a commercial leader, NOT a technical production specialist. If you have a sharp eye for market trends and a proven track record of managing the end-to-end sourcing process - from product development to vendor negotiation and team leadership - we want you on board.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and empower a team of Purchasing to achieve departmental goals and individual KPIs.
- Understand customer needs and requirements then translate them into effective sourcing strategies.
- Identify and negotiate with suppliers to meet product specifications and achieve cost efficiency.
- Support the product development process, ensuring alignment with quality standards and budget expectations.
- Coordinate with the Supply Chain team to meet corporate and customer satisfaction, ensuring both quality standards and on-time delivery.
- Build and maintain strong business relationships with vendors to support product development and production.
- Contribute to ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by Management.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; background in Merchandising, Fashion, or Garment is a plus
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the Footwear industry, with a strong preference for candidates from a manufacturing or trading background. Comprehensive knowledge of both woven and knit footwear construction is essential.
- At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role, with a proven track record of managing and developing a recruitment or sourcing team.
Skills & Competencies
- Deep knowledge of merchandising and product development processes with a strong production follow-up track record.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — able to collaborate across internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and proactively.
- Fluent in English
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Willing to travel occasionally as business requires.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Attractive salary based on experience
- Performance-based bonuses
- Overseas Business Trips
- Annual salary & performance reviews
- 13th-month bonus (based on business performance)
- Full social insurance paid based on actual salary
- All necessary work equipment
- Annual health check and 12 paid leave days per year
