Sourcing Specialist

ConnectedGroup Limited; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ConnectedGroup Limited is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to drive opportunities across Home and General Merchandise. You will identify suppliers, conduct evaluations, and support development through Asia, with a focus on cost, quality, and timelines.

The role requires 3–5 years in sourcing or related fields, fluent English, and strong supplier management. A fast-paced, international environment offers exposure to diverse product categories and strategic partnerships.

Qualifications

• Degree holder preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in sourcing, merchandising, buying office or product development.
• Experience in 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.

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.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Supplier management

Product development

Vendor negotiations

Stakeholder management

Communication

English fluency

Education

Degree holder preferred

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.