Buying Manager (FMCG)

Our client is a FMCG manufacture company, convey a new wave of cutting-edge products with the world's best retailers.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the sales team on the annual budget planning and achieve targets
• Work closely with order parties in achieving the business objectives, sales and margin
• Commercial terms & contract negotiation and cost management
• Investigating new technologies and trends for the sales team and developing a customer sales plan
• Develop and execute a supplier strategy with the parties to forge profitable commercial ties with manufacturing partners
• Evaluations of supplier performance to fulfil company and customer expectations
• Maintain the relationship with the suppliers to deliver enhance value for 'win/win' scenario
• Identify, lead, and carry out initiatives for value optimization and cost reduction, process enhancements, and operational excellence for preserving and enhancing business profitability
• Manage and control the sourcing, product development, project management & risk assessment to ensure the services & projects to all business units & customers are effectively delivered

Requirements:

• Bachelor in supply chain or related
• Minimum 3 years of experience in buying / merchandising role or FMCG with solid sourcing, product development and project management experience
• Strong product knowledge on household, bags and stationery
• Vendor relationship management and understanding of manufacturing regulations
• Acute market, business & financial sense with strong analytical skills
• Strong negotiation & presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills in English & Chinese
• Experience in Hong Kong or China market sales is an advantage