Assistant Manager Sourcing Shoemart

- Identify potential suppliers of footwear, materials, trims, and components for footwear and handbags production.

- Evaluate and select suppliers based on their capabilities, quality standards, pricing, and production capacities.

- Develop and maintain a strong network of suppliers in China.

- Develop new supplier capable of handling less MOQ with quick response time and less lead time for online business

Material and Trim Sourcing 20%:

- Research and stay up to date with the latest trends, materials, and trims suitable for footwear and handbags.

- Collaborate with the buying teams to understand their requirements and translate them into sourcing strategies.

- Source and recommend appropriate materials and trims based on quality, cost, and design specifications suggested by buying team.

- Material consolidation based on the usage and finding supplier to shift to nomination model.

Market Analysis 20%:

- Monitor the Chinese market for materials, trims, and other relevant resources, identifying emerging trends and opportunities.

- Conduct market research to gather information on pricing, availability, and quality of materials and trims.

- Stay informed about trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events to discover new suppliers and materials.

Factory Base Identification 15%:

- Identify and evaluate footwear factories in China based on their specialization, production capabilities, and quality standards.

- Maintain a database of reliable and compliant factories for different types of footwear.

- Collaborate with buying team and factories to emphasis on open and material consumption-based costing.

- Coordinate with the production and quality assurance teams to ensure the selected factories meet the required standards.

Supplier Relationship Management 15%:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, fostering collaboration, trust, and long-term partnerships.

- Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers to ensure competitive advantage.

- Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations and provide feedback to improve supplier quality and delivery.

Experience：

Minimum 10 year of proven experience in footwear and handbags sourcing, preferably in a similar role

Knowledge：

- Knowledge of the Chinese/global market for materials, trims, and supplier networks.

- Deep understanding of various materials, trims, and components used in footwear and handbags production.

- Familiarity with factory bases and manufacturing processes for different types of footwear in China/India.

- Ability to analyze market trends and make data-driven sourcing decisions.

- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills