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Purchasing Manager

Detailed Job Description

  • Understanding Product / Project Requirements
  • Work closely with Product Manager to understand the requirements of different products/projects (e.g. maintaining competitiveness / searching for better price, innovation, quality or delivery, etc)
  • Market-oriented prioritization of tasks according to the Product Management Group’s launch schedule
  • Search and Verify suppliers to form Solutions targeting Product/Project Requirements:
  • Maintain comprehensive understanding of what kind of sources exist in the region, shortlist and select those that offer competitiveness that fits to our needs
  • Maintain sufficient knowledge over EN standard on products.
  • Visit and conduct on site audit to evaluate supplier’s proficiency on material, production, quality management.
  • Ensure proper contracting with supplier on price, delivery, quality and Code of Conduct through agreements.
  • Conduct Negotiation for competitive price offering / open book analysis.
  • Conduct direct component cost study with manufacturer to build and maintain market intelligence over components’ cost on complete product.
  • Check Sample to set product specification and quality expectation / Verify certification or testing report if any.
  • Fully Inform Product Manager regarding all vital aspects of solution (price, quality and delivery) and if awarded, devise Project Plan (Product Launch, Quality management plan, Capacity plan, etc) to ensure successful launch and delivery.
  • Order Management:
  • Monitor confirmation and delivery of orders and provide proactive response to any delay or potential delay situation.
  • Work closely with Quality Department to ensure compliance of products accepted for delivery.
  • Price Management:
  • Understand, stay updated with cost drivers and maintain competitiveness in purchase price/spending.
  • General and others:
  • Coach and guide Purchasing Assistant’s work.
  • Assist Office Manager/Senior Purchasing Manager on assigned tasks.

Job Requirements:

Academic / Professional Qualification

  • College and/or University degree in Electronic or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing / Supply Chain or related with technical background.
  • Basic knowledge of European safety standards, norms as well as legal safety norms required in Scandinavian markets.
  • Good and fluent in writing and speaking English.

Desired Skills and Experience

  • 5 years working experience as Sourcing /Purchasing or Supplier Development Manager with European/International buying team on retail’s direct product procurement.
  • Preferred Range(s) of Product Experience(but not limited to):
  • Bicycle / Ebike & Parts and Accessories    
  • Car/Motorcycle & Parts and Accessories        
  • Boat Parts and Accessories
  • Construction Materials              
  • Home and Interior             
  • Stationary                
  • Sports and Outdoors             
  •  Tools     
  • Car and Home Chemical          
  • Electronics                           
  • Electrical                    
  • Apparel and Soft-lines       
  • Understanding of production flow and quality management in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in working in direct sourcing for a retailer would be preferable.
  • Strong communication skill, strategic sourcing capability and commercial acumen.
  • Analytical and conceptual thinking.
  • Frequent Traveling is expected.

We Offer:

We offer successful candidates a competitive total reward package, on-the-job training, opportunities to travel, work life balance and a friendly and fun working environment.

Contact: 
Email: [email protected]

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