Asia Sourcing & Product Development Lead

AW Connect; Dubai; On-site; AED 268,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel

Asia factory visits

Supplier network development

Job summary

AW Connect in the UAE seeks a hands-on sourcing and product development professional responsible for identifying and managing suppliers, negotiating with factories and ODM partners, and driving products from concept to sampling, production and launch.

The role collaborates with suppliers across Asia, coordinating with Hong Kong agent, quality partners and internal teams to ensure viability, feasibility and delivery to standards.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on sourcing experience in Asia (China, Vietnam, Cambodia).
• Proven ability to manage factories/ODM suppliers and negotiate terms.
• Experience in product development: prototypes, sampling, supplier coordination.
• Good technical understanding of manufacturing processes and certifications.
• Strong product sensitivity and market trend awareness.
• Autonomous, structured, able to manage multiple suppliers.
• Willingness to travel regularly to Asia; based in UAE.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing across accessories and lifestyle products with focus on Asia.
• Identify and develop relationships with factories, ODM suppliers.
• Build and maintain supplier network with factory visits and reviews.
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and commercial terms.
• Oversee product development from concept to production, including sampling.
• Coordinate with Hong Kong agent, quality partners, and internal teams.
• Ensure products meet quality, certification, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor timelines, costs, quality, and production progress; address risks.
• Maintain supplier, development, and sourcing documentation.
• Support seasonal ranges and new supplier opportunities.

Skills

Sourcing experience in Asia

Negotiation skills

Product development

Supplier management

Travel to Asia

Commercial mindset

Technical feasibility

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

AW Connect in the UAE seeks a hands-on sourcing and product development professional responsible for identifying and managing suppliers, negotiating with factories and ODM partners, and driving products from concept to sampling, production and launch.

The role collaborates with suppliers across Asia, coordinating with Hong Kong agent, quality partners and internal teams to ensure viability, feasibility and delivery to standards.