Senior Sourcing specialist (sweater)

KOS International

  • Kwun Tong, Hong Kong
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
About my client:My client is a world famous public listed USA buying/sourcing office, I am working with them to hire a senior sourcing talent, who is skilled in sweater, or handled sweater before.Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee the activities of a regional sourcing team, ensuring alignment with global commercial and product development strategies.
  • Manage and delegate tasks to team members including marketing and merchandising support staff, ensuring balanced workload and timely execution.
  • Participate in vendor site visits and support buyer trips, both resident and international, as needed.
  • Collaborate closely with global buying teams to negotiate optimal pricing and terms for merchandise.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with senior leadership to stay informed on strategic priorities, market developments, and sales performance impacting sourcing decisions.
  • Conduct market evaluations across local and international regions to identify optimal sourcing opportunities for assigned product categories.
  • Coordinate vendor visits and trade show participation, including cost-benefit analysis and staff assignments.
  • Monitor order execution and vendor compliance, addressing quality or production issues proactively through site visits and audits.
  • Assess and onboard new vendors, ensuring alignment with corporate standards for social compliance and cargo security.
Preferred Profile:
  • University graduate with a minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, production, or related fields, including at least 2 years in a buying office, trading company, or importer serving North American or European markets.
  • Proven expertise in category management or general sourcing across U.S., Canadian, or U.K. retail channels.
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin; additional language skills or dialects are advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of sourcing operations, manufacturing processes, materials, international logistics, and customs regulations.
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a track record of building and maintaining vendor relationships.
  • Highly organized, analytical, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Independent thinker with a strong product sense and awareness of market trends.
  • Willingness to travel frequently for vendor development and market exploration.
What makes you standout:We need this candidate to be ready for a manager in the future, so management experience is a must, solid sweater experience is a must, a team player, open-minded, familiar with the end-to-end sourcing processes(including to the stage of production). In addition, someone who handles the USA market.What we offer:
  • WFH, flexible working hours, 4.5 Day Work Week, insurance plans cover your spouse and children.
Click "Apply Now" to apply for this position or call Tina Xu at +852 3180 4951 for a confidential discussion. All information collected will be kept in strict confidence and will be used for recruitment purpose only.

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