Do you want to work in a fast paced and dynamic team that aims to develop and source new and exciting products to delight our customers?
Do you have strong experience in sourcing and managing vendors and suppliers that can manufacture fantastic products for our customers especially in general merchandise items?
Do you want to join a business with charismatic business leaders who put our employees 1st with ample learning and development opportunities?
Then join Woolworths Group International as a Sourcing Manager and be part of one of the largest retail groups in the world!
Lead and develop a sound strategic sourcing plan specifically designed to address our corporate objectives and aggressive own brand growth targets. You will architect the roadmap for our Own Brad expansion, identifying high-potential opportunities in Sports and Camping, Travelgoods, Stationery, Crafts and Home Office.
- Aggressive Own Brand Strategy: Drive the end-to-end roadmap for Own Brand development. You are responsible for identifying market gaps and translating them into quality products that create value that resonate with Australia and New Zealand customers.
- NPD & Critical Path Mastery: Oversee the New Product Development (NPD) cycle with clinical precision. You will enforce strict adherence to the critical path to guarantee on-time delivery, ensuring consistent product availability for our stores and our customers,
- Customer-First Quality Excellence: Partner closely with the Quality Assurance (QA) teams to ensure every product exceeds the expectations of our Australia and New Zealand customers.
- COGS & Margin Protection: Proactively lead aggressive cost-saving initiatives and product re-engineering, securing the best possible margins through comprehensive tender management and negotiation.
- Supplier Rationalization & Consolidation: Strategically expand our supplier base to support growth while leading a disciplined rationalization program. You will ensure we maintain a consolidated, high-leverage partnership network that optimises performance.
- Country of Origin (COO) Diversification: Execute a robust diversification strategy to mitigate supply chain risk. You will proactively scout and qualify new manufacturing hubs across Southeast Asia and other emerging markets to ensure a resilient and cost-effective footprint.
- Direct Reporting: Direct reporting to the Senior Category Manager in the Hong Kong office.
WHO YOU ARE
- At least 10 years experience in sourcing across a variety of general merchandise items, especially in Sports and Camping, Travelgoods, Nursery, Stationery, Crafts and Home Office.
- Experience for the Australian market, although UK, USA and EU will be considered
- A track record of delivering competitive advantage in a customer focused industry
- An ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision
- Strategic thinking with drive and passion
- An ability to influence, negotiate and engage stakeholders in English and Mandarin.
- Good communication, presentation and analytical skills
- Flexibility and frequent travel to South-east Asia Countries and overseas when required
WHAT YOU WILL GAIN
- Be a part of a multinational retail group
- Constant mentoring and training provided
- Fantastic development opportunities and long term career path
- Performance based bonus
- 20 days annual leave
- Enjoy a 5 day working week within a business that encourages work-life balance and flexible hour arrangement
