Sourcing Specialist

About the role

Movley helps brands and sellers build products overseas by connecting them to suppliers in China, managing supplier relationships and helping them optimise their supply chains. The company is hiring a Sourcing Specialist for its Nanshan office in Shenzhen. Clients bring product ideas and specifications, and the sourcing specialist connects them to suitable suppliers and vets them through off-site questionnaires.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and vet suppliers for given product lines in the Guangdong region
• Research products across a wide range of industries to understand production lines and potential defects
• Work closely with clients to request samples and screen vendors
• Analyse components and negotiate prices comprehensively
• Develop and manage relationships from sample to mass production
• Cooperate with client-side R&D, quality and manufacturing planning when required

Required profile

• At least 5 years of professional experience managing factories
• Demonstrated knowledge of global sourcing
• Strong written English and strong spoken and written Chinese
• High adaptability to different environments and processes
• Excellent negotiating skills