Sourcing Specialist

ConnectedGroup; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedGroup in Hong Kong is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for General Hard Goods to drive supplier development and sourcing strategies. You will work with international teams to identify opportunities, evaluate suppliers, and manage product development and costings.

English fluency is essential, Chinese preferred, with 3-5 years of relevant experience. The role requires coordinating development, quotations, sampling, testing and order execution, while ensuring timely shipments and supplier

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in sourcing, merchandising, buying office or product development.
• Experience across Homeware, Kitchenware, Seasonal Products, Gifts & General Merchandise, Household Products, Furniture, Toys.
• Strong supplier management, product sourcing, costing and vendor negotiations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; fluent English; Chinese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new sourcing opportunities across Home, Seasonal and General Merchandise categories.
• Source and evaluate suppliers across Asia to support growth and diversification.
• Conduct market research, trend analysis and benchmarking.
• Collaborate with overseas buying teams and internal stakeholders on product development initiatives.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive vendor performance improvements.
• Coordinate development, quotations, costing, sampling, testing and order execution.

Skills

Supplier management

Product sourcing

Vendor negotiations

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Sourcing Specialist - General Hard goods Hong Kong

A leading international sourcing organization is expanding its sourcing team and is looking for sourcing and merchandising professionals to support hard goods.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates from buying offices, sourcing offices, international retailers, and trading companies who are passionate about product sourcing, supplier development, and market expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new sourcing opportunities across Home, Seasonal and General Merchandise categories.
• Source and evaluate suppliers across Asia to support business growth and product diversification.
• Conduct market research, trend analysis and competitive benchmarking.
• Work closely with overseas buying teams and internal stakeholders on product development initiatives.
• Manage supplier relationships and support vendor performance improvement.
• Coordinate product development, quotations, costing, sampling, testing and order execution.
• Monitor production schedules, shipment progress and critical path activities.
• Participate in supplier visits, factory evaluations, trade fairs and sourcing trips when required.
• Ensure suppliers comply with company quality, compliance and social responsibility requirements.

Requirements

• Degree holder preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in sourcing, merchandising, buying office or product development.
• Experience in one or more of the following categories:
  • Homeware
  • Kitchenware
  • Seasonal Products
  • Gifts & General Merchandise
  • Household Products
  • Furniture
  • Toys
• Strong supplier management and product sourcing experience.
• Proven experience in product development, costing and vendor negotiations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English is required. Chinese language skills are highly preferred.
• Self-motivated, commercially minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment.

Preferred Background

Candidates from international retailers, buying offices, sourcing organizations or trading companies are highly welcomed.