Assistant Sourcing Manager - Toys

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International (HK) Ltd is seeking an Assistant Sourcing Manager - Toys to lead supplier development, product sourcing and commercialisation for a fast-growing children’s product portfolio.

The candidate will drive supplier qualification, factory onboarding, cost analysis and cross-functional collaboration, while ensuring quality, compliance and delivery. Strong English, Cantonese and Mandarin are an advantage; travel to factories will be required.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Supply Chain, Procurement or related discipline.
• Around 10 years of sourcing/product development experience, ideally in toys/children’s products/consumer goods.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development and factory management.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and supplier development for toys and children’s products, building a diversified and competitive supplier network.
• Manage sourcing feasibility, product samples, development timelines and production readiness from concept to mass production.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard factories based on capability, capacity, costing, lead time, quality and supply-chain feasibility.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking, cost analysis and commercial negotiations to drive competitiveness and improve margins.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships and ensure alignment with quality, sustainability, compliance and delivery requirements.
• Conduct factory assessments and support supplier audits, particularly for licensed products and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify potential risks.
• Partner with Product Development, Design, Quality, Compliance and Legal teams throughout the product development cycle.
• Attend supplier meetings, factory visits and trade fairs as required.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

Factory management

Cost analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Cantonese and Mandarin

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement or related

Tools

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced toys sourcing professional to lead supplier development, product sourcing and commercialisation for a fast-growing international children’s product portfolio.

Client Details

Our client is a global market leader in the design, development and sourcing of premium consumer products, partnering with some of the world’s most recognised brands and international customers.

With a strong focus on innovation, design, sustainability and responsible sourcing, the company has an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership and grow professionally.

As part of the continued expansion of its children’s product business, they are looking for an Assistant Sourcing Manager - Toys to strengthen their sourcing capability and supplier network.

Description

• Lead sourcing and supplier development for toys and children’s products, building a diversified and competitive supplier network.
• Manage sourcing feasibility, product samples, development timelines and production readiness from initial concept/tender through to mass production.
• Identify, evaluate and onboard factories based on capability, capacity, costing, lead time, quality and supply-chain feasibility.
• Conduct supplier benchmarking, cost analysis and commercial negotiations to drive competitiveness and improve margins.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships and ensure alignment with quality, sustainability, compliance, product safety and delivery requirements.
• Conduct factory assessments and support supplier audits, particularly for licensed products and customer/regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify potential quality, cost, delivery, compliance and capacity risks.
• Partner closely with Product Development, Design, Quality, Compliance and Legal teams throughout the product development cycle.
• Attend supplier meetings, factory visits and trade fairs as required.

Profile

• Degree holder, preferably in Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline.
• Around 10 years of sourcing/product development experience, ideally within toys, children’s products, consumer goods, retail, luxury goods or FMCG.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development and factory management.
• Good understanding of toy/product safety, compliance and supplier capability assessment.
• Experience in costing, cost optimisation and supplier negotiation.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple product development projects simultaneously.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Product Development, Quality and Compliance teams.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Cantonese and/or Mandarin would be an advantage.
• Experience with licensed products, children’s brands or IP-related products would be highly desirable.
• Comfortable travelling for factory visits, supplier development and sourcing activities.
• Fluent in Cantonese, English and Mandarin.