PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Effectively execute all procurement and sourcing activities for brands specializing in jewelry, gold, silver, gemstones, men's/women's fashion accessories, or art gifts. This includes ensuring product quality, timely delivery, and cost control aligned with product development requirements and the Company's business strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Procurement management
- Receive product plan information and purchase requests from the Design and Product departments.
- Send Request for Quotation (RFQ) to suppliers according to specified designs and technical requirements.
- Consolidate, analyze, and compare quotations; negotiate price and payment terms; optimize procurement costs, and recommend suitable suppliers.
- Monitor suppliers production and delivery progress.
- Inspect and confirm the status of goods before and after delivery receipt.
- Record, negotiate, and promptly address pricing and product-related issues (incorrect model, quality defects, etc.).
2. Supplier Relationship Management
- Track supplier on-time delivery (OTD) performance and quality compliance rates.
- Record and summarize internal feedback on suppliers (design, quality, cooperation, etc.).
- Organize periodic meetings or direct discussions with suppliers regarding improvement initiatives.
- Support in reviewing cooperation terms, pricing policies, and payment terms (if changes occur).
- Participate in periodic supplier performance evaluations based on company criteria (efficiency, quality, pricing, response capability, etc.).
3. New Supplier Sourcing
- Proactively source and approach potential suppliers through various channels: trade fairs, exhibitions, referrals, and industry networks.
- Collect supplier capability information, acquire test samples, and organize preliminary assessments.
- Collaborate with relevant departments to evaluate test samples for technical feasibility, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness.
- Consolidate evaluations and submit to authorized levels for inclusion in the potential supplier list.
- Monitor the first batch trial and provide post-initial-cooperation evaluation.
4. Internal Collaboration & Product Development Support
- Serve as the focal point for coordination with Design, Product, and Quality Control (QC) during the sampling and production approval stages.
- Assist in reviewing technical information and verifying the feasibility of samples before placing purchase orders.
- Provide information related to materials, lead time, and cost to the Product department for production planning.
- Coordinate with QC in handling defective goods or those not meeting standards in received shipments.
- Participate in incoming quality inspection as required.
5. Organizing Supplier Knowledge Sharing Sessions
- Proactively propose and coordinate sessions to share new trends, technology, and materials from suppliers.
- Invite relevant departments such as Design, Product, Marketing, and QC to attend.
- Record useful information and propose its application in product development.
- Track the level of practical adoption after the sharing sessions.
6. Cost Tracking & Data Analysis Support
- Update purchase prices and orders in the assigned template or system.
- Monitor material/component price fluctuations and promptly report any impact on product cost.
- Support the provision of purchasing data for periodic or ad-hoc analysis requested by management.
- Coordinate with relevant departments (if any) to finalize data for supply cost management.
7. Other tasks as assigned by the superior.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (Proficiency in Chinese is an advantage).
Experience
- Minimum 6 years of experience in sourcing or supply chain management, preferably with experience in jewelry, gold, silver, gemstones, men's/women's fashion accessories, gifts, fine arts, or related sectors.
Competencies & Skills
- Strong ability in cost analysis, supplier evaluation, and negotiation.
- Excellent collaboration skills, clear communication, and quick problem-solving ability.
- Market acumen and an aesthetic sense suitable for the lifestyle/ jewelry's brand.
- Proactive work attitude, high sense of responsibility, and ability to handle deadline pressure.
- Proficient in using Excel, Google Sheets, and enterprise systems.
Other requirements:
Detailed-oriented, meticulous, capable of working independently, and able to work well under pressure.
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