Qualification and experience:
- MBA (Masters in Business Administration)
- 7 to 10 years relevant experience (Candidates with Experience of handling foreign customers/brands in Home Textile would be preferred)
Skills and Competency:
- To work closely with the Head of supply chain to introduce and apply professional procurement tools and techniques to support the business
- To ensure professional supplier management is applied across the supply base, taking responsibility for a number of suppliers assigned by the Head of procurement and ensuring their performance is maintained and where possible improved
- To negotiate with suppliers to deliver cost efficient merchandise to the company
- To negotiate, implement and manage supply agreements for the company
- Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding merchandise
- Control inventory and checks records of issuance and stocks
- Supervise regular employees during minor portion of employees work time; supervise duties consist of assigning tasks
- Coordination with relevant departments within the organization
- Must have knowledge of sourcing and pricing
- Work on special projects as assigned by the line manager
- Must be results-oriented and a self-starter
- Must be organized, able to prioritize and multi-task, work in a team environment and can give direction to subordinates
- Must have good oral and written communication skills with good hands-on experience on computer
- Knowledge of ERP is essential