Position Description 1. Source products and suppliers throughout the country according to established supplier matrix 2. Identify sourcing and value unlock opportunities. 3. Know and understand suppliers/factories and their capabilities, capacity and performance. 4. Negotiate price based on an in-depth understanding of product and components. 5. On boarding supplier to meet and follow company policies and requirements. 6. Hands on order execution 7. Assess suppliers and factories capacity and capability to meet retail market requirements 8. Provide input for supplier assessment 9. Collect relevant data to formulate sourcing proposal 10. Execute buying trip from A-Z including pre-trip, itinerary set up, cost negotiation to finalization to ensure the trip objectives are fully achieved 11. Ensure all supplier quotations and samples are completed on a timely basis for appropriate decision making to meet objectives. 12. Manage order execution and resolve product and production issues on a timely and proactive manner 13. Work with the Merchandise Quality Engineer and Responsible Sourcing team to ensure placements are made with right factories. Identify testing and production issues upfront and i***olve Quality Assurance teams to resolve. 14. Monitor supplier performance to ensure it meets or exceeds company KPI. 15. Prepare Monthly Reports to keep sourcing manager well informed of status of all upcoming programs. 16. Coordinate with replenishment team in daily operations 17. Assume additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed Minimum Qualifications 1. Knowledge of suppliers and factories. Able to discern performance differences between various manufacturers. 2. Technical knowledge is required. 3. Able to identify creative alternative solutions to solve problems and meet product objectives in quality, delivery and price. 4. Understanding of specifications, components and construction. Basic production knowledge. 5. Highly motivated with high sense of urgency and initiative. Takes ownership. 6. Able to work independently with minimum supervision. Able to work under pressure. 7. Good negotiation skills in working with suppliers on product and price. Good experience in using component costing. 8. Team player with ability to work with associates from different cultures. 9. Able to coordinate efforts of associates in multiple offices and work together in a positive and collaborative manner. 10. Strong ability to manage multiple projects and timelines and keep them on track. 11. Excellent problem solving skills. 12. Proficient PC skills including MS Word, Excel and Power Point. 13. Excellent command of English and local language. Good communication skills. Additional Preferred Qualifications 1. Education University – 4-year degree/Bachelors in Business Unit specialty or business *WMGS doesn’t charge any recruitment or similar fee in the recruitment process including but not limited to interview, offering and onboarding.