Sourcing Leader

I. JOB PURPOSE

As a Senior Sourcing Leader specializing at Yes4All, you will play a crucial role in sourcing finished products from suppliers to support our trading operations. You will be responsible for identifying potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely delivery of finished products. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding in our product, excellent negotiation abilities, and a keen eye for quality and design.

II. RESPONSIBILITY

1. Supplier Identification and Assessment:

- Research and identify potential suppliers for finished products, including manufacturers and wholesalers.

- Evaluate suppliers based on factors such as quality, cost, reliability, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

2. Negotiation and Contract Management:

- Lead high-value negotiations with key furniture suppliers to secure optimal terms and strategic partnerships, focusing on pricing structures, payment frameworks, delivery timelines, and long-term quality assurance.

- Oversee the drafting, review, and governance of complex supplier contracts and agreements, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives, risk mitigation policies, and compliance standards.

- Act as a key stakeholder in supplier performance management and contract lifecycle optimization.

- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

3. Supplier Relationship Management:

- Maintain proactive, high-level communication with key suppliers to resolve escalations, reinforce performance expectations, and ensure alignment on strategic business objectives. Provide structured, data-driven feedback to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

- Foster a culture of co-innovation by partnering with suppliers to uncover opportunities for new product development, sustainable materials sourcing, process enhancements, and cost efficiencies. - Act as a catalyst for supplier-led innovation that supports brand differentiation and competitive advantage.

- Resolve disputes and discrepancies with suppliers in a timely and professional manner to maintain positive relationships and ensure continuity of supply.

4. Coordinate with Product Development and Engineering Teams

- Contribute sourcing expertise to influence design-for-sourcing decisions, ensuring that selected furniture products and components meet aesthetic, functional, and quality standards while optimizing for cost, lead time, and manufacturability.

- Champion a collaborative, cross-functional approach that accelerates time-to-market and enhances supplier integration into the product development lifecycle

III. REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, or a related field.

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Willing to learn, thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a can-do attitude.

• Knowing Chinese is an advantage

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management.

• Sound knowledge of furniture manufacturing processes, materials, and industry trends.

• Familiar working with international manufacturers is a plus.