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Sourcing Specialist-NPD- Toys/Sports/Outdoor Leisure at Michael page

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Full Remote
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Mid-level (2-5 years)
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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Previous product development experience, Extensive knowledge of products and supply chain, Fluent in English, Computer literate with software knowledge, Basic knowledge of product compliance.

Key responsabilities:

  • Identify new suppliers and alternatives
  • Liaise with factories for mould/tool setup
  • Monitor production and ensure timely delivery
  • Conduct market research and trend analysis
  • Negotiate supplier costs and resolve order issues
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Job description

  • An opportunity to lead the Sourcing Strategy for Global MNC within India Region|An opportunity to work with a Global MNC


About Our Client

  • Our client is a Global MNC with an expertise in Toys,Sports,utdoor Leisure Product Market and has offices in Europe, America and certain regions within APAC

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identifying new and alternative suppliers.
  • Taking product concepts from the Design/Buying teams through to first production.
  • Understanding and evaluating design artwork before sending to suppliers.
  • Liaising with factories to set up moulds/tools and identify technical solutions.
  • Visiting factories to carry out quality control checks on moulds, samples and production.
  • Delivering development and prototype samples according to a timeline.
  • Monitor production of new developed products, ensuring on time delivery.
  • Collaborating with our in house Compliance/QA teams, confirming new products meet required safety standards.
  • Negotiating with suppliers on initial set up costs and ongoing product costs, assisting the Buying/Merchandising teams to ensure company margin requirements are met.
  • Coordinating each new product's critical path.
  • Assisting the Buying/Merchandising teams to resolve ongoing order and product issues.
  • Travelling to attend trade shows and visiting suppliers.
  • Conducting in depth market research and trend analysis.


The Successful Applicant

Skills/Experience :

  • Previous product development experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of products and supply chain.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, internal and external.
  • Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, AI Illustrator, Photoshop and Solid Works.
  • Excellent numeracy, time management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Basic knowledge of product compliance.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • Line management experience.
  • Negotiation skills and the ability to network and influence people.
  • Ability to produce innovative and creative concepts is desirable
  • A passion for product.
  • Self-motivated and confident.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Highly organised and methodical.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Ambitious with a passion to succeed.

What's on Offer

  • Leadership Role
  • Opportunity to work with a Global MNC


Contact: Robin George

Quote job ref: JN-082024-6518380

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Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Industry :
Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting
Spoken language(s):
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Other Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Self-Motivation
  • Time Management
  • Creative Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Calmness Under Pressure
  • Organizational Skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Detail Oriented

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