Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Manager

Global Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager

Seeking a Global Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager to drive our sourcing strategy and optimize vendor partnerships. This role will lead efforts to relocate China-based factories to alternative markets while ensuring quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Fluency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin is required to collaborate with our Hong Kong-based merchandising team and Asia-based suppliers. The ideal candidate brings 10 years of global supply chain experience, strong leadership, and a strategic mindset to enhance operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Chain Strategy & Vendor Management
• Develop & Execute Strategy – Design and implement long-term strategies to optimize sourcing and vendor relationships, with a focus on diversifying production outside of China.
• Vendor Evaluation – Identify and assess international vendors for quality, reliability, and compliance, while overseeing the performance of the Hong Kong merchandising team.
• Operational Optimization – Evaluate supply chain gaps, create action plans for near- shoring, emerging markets, and category expansion.
• Cost Management – Conduct pre-costing negotiations and cost engineering exercises to maximize profitability while maintaining positive vendor relationships.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Regulatory Compliance – Oversee all QA/QC activities, ensuring compliance with Prop 65, REACH, and global regulatory standards.
• Product Quality Control – Work with internal and external QA/QC teams to ensure factory adherence to quality benchmarks.
• Testing & Certification – Establish rigorous testing procedures and collaborate with Compliance teams to uphold required safety and social responsibility standards.
• Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Oversee the Hong Kong Merchandising Team – Provide direction, mentorship, and strategic alignment for merchandisers managing supplier relationships.
• Performance Management – Set clear performance goals, conduct evaluations, and coach team members to foster a high-performance culture.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner closely with internal teams, including Compliance, Sales, and Product Development, to align on supply chain initiatives.
  
  

Reporting & Metrics

• Establish KPIs to measure and optimize supply chain performance.
• Monitor vendor performance and report progress against objectives, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains.
  
  

Requirements

• Fluency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin (required).
• 10 years of experience in global supply chain management, sourcing, and logistics.
• Proven experience in vendor evaluation, contract management, and cost negotiations.
• Deep knowledge of compliance standards (Prop 65, REACH, social responsibility, ethical sourcing).
• Technical proficiency in operational systems (e.g., NetSuite, PLM platforms) and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to build and maintain relationships internally and externally.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with supply chain software or SaaS tools.
• Experience supporting a global sales team on merchandising, product development, and technical design.
• Background in industries such as packaging, consumer goods, or luxury products.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Flexible hours may be required to manage urgent issues across global time zones.
• Occasional international travel to vendor locations, including Asia-based suppliers and alternative sourcing markets.
  
  

Salary $185,000 25% Bonus