Job Description

\xe2\x96\xba Hybrid work arrangement\xe2\x96\xba Location: Coller Quay\xe2\x96\xba US MNC\xe2\x96\xba PermanentAbout the company:\xe2\x96\xba Our client is is an American supercenter chain.:

• Responsible for defining and implementing the company\'s sourcing strategy across his/her categories in collaboration with the Sourcing Director
• Drive sourcing strategy to support strategic opportunities, global balance and help Meijer achieve our financial plans
• Partner with vendors to deliver high-quality, trend-right merchandise at great value for our customers
• Establish a strong supplier base and develop alternative solutions to achieve product and business objectives
• Responsible for new supplier/factory recommendations and selection
• Lead the onboarding of new suppliers/factories and continuous improvements of related processes
• Partner with vendors to deliver high-quality, trend-right merchandise at great value for our customers
• Work with a cross-function team including Meijer Merchants and Product Development teams to turn ideas into the merchandise in our stores
• Drive reduction of lead times and supply chain speed in order to help Meijer be first to market
• Utilize negotiating skills and costing expertise to ensure quality/cost, and deliver maximum bottom-line impact
• Manage multiple product categories with varying levels of detail
• Assess risk of kidswear design, construction, trims etc with QA team at development stage and guide vendors to follow safety requirements to minimize quality concerns
• Evaluate capabilities of new/existing vendors to ensure styles are allocated to the right vendors
• Perform any ad-hoc tasks/projects when required

Previous experience in a large US Sourcing/Buying office would be preferred

• Degree educated in business or related discipline
• 10+ years relevant merchandising experience, preferably with a buying office
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
• Demonstrated leadership skills, but must be a team player
• Ability to multi-task successfully and prioritize while meeting critical deadlines
• Strong analytical and financial skills is a must
• Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail
• Passionate about fashion and strong customer-sense
• Effective negotiation, influencing and sourcing skills
• Proactive, dynamic with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Travelling is required

HOW TO APPLY:Interested applicants, kindly send your resume in MS WORD format or please click on \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now\xe2\x80\x9d.We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.Important Note: Trust Recruit Pte Ltd is committed to safeguarding your personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).Please read our privacy statement on our corporate website www.trustrecruit.com.sg.Trust Recruit Pte LtdEA License No: 19C9950EA Personnel: Vivian Chung Fhui TiinEA Personnel Reg No: R22106436Employer questionsYour application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Singapore?How many years\' experience do you have as a Sourcing Manager?Which of the following languages are you fluent in?Company profileTrust RecruitHuman Resources & Recruitment11-50 employeesTrust Recruit is Singapore\'s leading relationship-based human resource and recruitment firm. With more than 20 years of collective consulting experience, we provide personalized workforce solutions for our corporate clients, ranging from multinational corporations to the public sector, as well as small and medium enterprises.At Trust Recruit, integrity and reliability permeates every level of our recruitment process. TRUST is our currency of interactions; be it with our valued clients, talented job-seekers or our own employees. Through our premium staffing services, we are committed to connecting and developing quality relationships between candidates and companies.Trust Recruit is Singapore\'s leading relationship-based human resource and recruitment firm. With more than 20 years of collective consulting experience, we provide personalized workforce solutions for our corporate clients, ranging from multinational corporations to the public sector, as well as small and medium enterprises.At Trust Recruit, integrity and reliability permeates every level of our recruitment process. TRUST is our currency of interactions; be it with our valued clients, talented job-seekers or our own employees. Through our premium staffing services, we are committed to connecting and developing quality relationships between candidates and companies.Company informationRegistration No.201935022ZEA No.19C9950

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