Sourcing Manager - Branded Home Appliances

JOB SUMMARY

We are moving to an exciting new location in North Sydney to help assist our goals of future growth. To further support this we are looking for an ambitious and self-driven Sourcing Manager for our Branded Home Appliance Division. As a Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for identifying necessary products and services to support our daily operations. You will play a crucial role in company's operations as well as productivity. 

• Plan and manage the Branded Home Appliance Division overall sourcing strategy.
• Keep abreast of industry and market trends and best practices.
• Do market and field research to better understand trends in the industry to support our NPD pipeline.
• Build relationships with vendors and key suppliers. 
• Visit trade shows and factories to establish business relationships.
• Negotiate pricing and control costs.
• Work with product marketing to help compile product ranges and roadmaps.
• Undertake constant analysis of the business and make suggestions for improvement of overall sourcing strategy.
• Write sourcing documentation and tenders.
• Adhere to all relevant guidelines and regulations.

• Outstanding negotiation abilities.
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success.
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills.
• Team player.
• Good time-management skills.
• Great communication, interpersonal and networking skills.

• Experienced Sourcing Manager within the Home Appliances or Consumer Electronics industry. 
• Someone with a good track record in dealing with businesses in China. 
• Business acumen, strong verbal, written and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Awesome attitude and teamwork skills.
• Strong understanding of customer and overall market dynamics.
• Willingness to travel and work in a global team environment.
• High level of integrity and work ethic.
• Great attention to detail.
• Having additional Asian language skills is definitely an advantage.
• Intermediate Excel Skills with strong proficiency in MS Office suite.

• A competitive salary.
• Exposure to Top Tier Retailers in Australia.
• A close-knit team in a family run business.
• A challenging and rewarding role.

If you are a highly motivated individual who is eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.