Sourcing & Development Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY

Manage sub material resource development. Establish a formulated standard material quality control system. Be aware of the current market trends, prices, sources, competition. Manage all development work in relation to the business goals of company. Liaise with corporate office design and development team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Define sourcing and procurement needs with internal clients, managements and Corporate; document Request For Proposal (RFP), and coordinate all surrounding activities.

2.    Travel extensively in Asia to source sub material suppliers, develop and nurture new vendors. Attend trade shows in Asia.

3.    Analyze suppliers and advise/select the most suitable ones.

4.    Make sure the suppliers meet the Company’s quality standards of raw materials.

5.    Maintain relationship with key suppliers for sustainable and competitive sources of raw materials.

6.    Set and work on sub material pricing structure of the company, manage the pricing and payment terms.

7.    Develop new products and Negotiate pricing and payment terms.

8.    Formulate standard quality control system and physical testing procedures.

9.    Monitor the testing procedure and drive improvement initiatives focused upon improving processes to attain increased through-put and quality.

10. Responsible for coaching of the quality control staffs.

11. Serve as a mentor to subordinates by creating an environment characterized by a free exchange of ideas, teaching, and learning from each other.

12. Implement suggestions that improve or change processes in support of the company’s growth objectives.

13. Regularly update the market trends / prices / competition / legislation

14. Work with Purchasing Department to provide them with accurate supplier information, pricing and initial deliveries.

15. Maintain records of master standards and analysis of related information. Ensuring relevant database and spreadsheets are updated.

16. Fully utilize the support of all departments to meet new product development and production requirements.            

17. Complete other assignments and special projects as requested by the Sourcing & Development Manager and/or Operations Director.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Direct the activities of the development management and fully utilize the support of all departments to meet company objectives.  Be responsible for developing sub material for a predetermined price within budgetary and time constraints.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.    Education

Required – University graduate, major in Mechanical engineering and/or Economics is an advantage.

2.    Experience

Over 5-year experience in sub material development or Purchasing.

Proven track record of success measured by increased responsibility and attainment of prescribed objectives.

3.    Knowledge of:

• Quality control methods
• Sub material construction, quality, price points
• Knowledgeable about furniture materials.
• Understanding of supply chain and logistics concepts.

4.    Skills and Abilities

Professionally qualified in sub-material processing and manufacturing

Strong multi-tasking skills

Strong vendor assessment skills

Familiar with maintaining suppliers’ database

Capacity to organize, direct and train development team

Ability to document technical matters clearly,

Trend conscious / awareness

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to communicate with all organizational levels

Fluency in written and spoken English.

EQUIPMENT USED

Computer:  MS Office, ERP

Scientific Calculator

Material Testing Equipment

Copier

Phone

MENTAL & PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

1.    Mental Effort.

Ability to meet strict deadlines

Attention to detail

2.    Physical Requirements

Walk frequently

Travel extensively

3.    Working Conditions

Office, workshop floor, tanneries, fabric mills