Global Sourcing & Operations Director: Transformation

William E. Connor & Associates Ltd.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

William E. Connor & Associates Ltd. in Hong Kong seeks an Operations Director – Global Sourcing to drive operational excellence across global sourcing and supply chain functions.

This leadership role partners with the COO to accelerate efficiency, speed-to-market, and enterprise transformation using digital technologies, automation, and analytics. The ideal candidate has 12–15 years of progressive leadership in global sourcing or operations within multinational settings, with strong change

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, operations management, or related discipline.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• 12–15 years of progressive leadership experience in global merchandising, sourcing, supply chain operations, buying agency management, or operational excellence.
• At least five years of experience leading regional or global teams within a multinational organization.
• Strong knowledge of digital transformation, automation, AI, data analytics within merchandising and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Lead the continuous improvement and optimization of global sourcing, merchandising, quality, and supply chain operations across regional offices.
• Develop, standardize, and refine operating procedures, workflows, and best practices to improve consistency, productivity, accountability, and execution.
• Drive end-to-end product lifecycle improvements from development and sourcing through production, shipment, and delivery.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement sustainable solutions that improve efficiency and performance.
• Champion change management and adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working.
• Leverage digital technologies, automation, AI, and data analytics to improve merchandising and supply chain performance.

Job description

William E. Connor & Associates Ltd. in Hong Kong seeks an Operations Director – Global Sourcing to drive operational excellence across global sourcing and supply chain functions.

This leadership role partners with the COO to accelerate efficiency, speed-to-market, and enterprise transformation using digital technologies, automation, and analytics. The ideal candidate has 12–15 years of progressive leadership in global sourcing or operations within multinational settings, with strong change