Sourcing Manager (based in Singapore)
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Location: Singapore
Reports to: Director of Sourcing
About the role
Join a leading Asia sourcing team at their Singapore office. This role leads sourcing and supplier development across Toys and Sporting Goods, with a strong mandate to strengthen own brand programs, improve commercial outcomes, and elevate day-to-day execution.
Key responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end sourcing activities including product development support, quotations, sampling, order follow-up, and vendor management
- Own and execute category sourcing strategy, aligned with business and buying priorities
- Lead and manage a team of sourcing professionals (mix of senior and junior)
- Drive supplier identification, onboarding, and development to improve cost, quality, and speed
- Negotiate commercial terms including payment terms and supplier agreements
- Control critical path and on-time shipment performance; monitor key financial and operational indicators
- Partner cross-functionally with QA, Supply Chain, and Packaging teams to ensure compliant and on-time delivery
- Evaluate supplier performance and maintain vendor scorecards / vendor matrix; recommend adjustments as needed
- Work closely with internal buyers and stakeholders, contributing ideas and solutions rather than executing only
- Manage category scope including (but not limited to) fitness, camping, accessories, plush, summer toys, preschool toys
Requirements
- Degree preferred
- 8–12 years of relevant experience in sourcing / merchandising within hardlines categories (Toys and/or Sporting Goods preferred; strong adjacent categories considered)
- Worked in a managerial position before
- Demonstrated experience in supplier sourcing and development across Asia (e.g., China and/or Southeast Asia; broader regional exposure is a plus)
- Familiar with international product compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to the US markets
- Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to monitor and improve category performance
- Strong stakeholder management skills, comfortable influencing and challenging constructively
- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented; comfortable working in a fast-changing environment
- Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) and solid MS Office capability
- Fluent English and Mandarin to work with regional suppliers and global stakeholders; additional Southeast Asian language skills would be an advantage (not a must).
What’s in it for you
Competitive salary (up to 8,000 SGD x 13 months)
+ discretionary bonus
+ housing allowance in Singapore
+ other benefits
