Toy Sourcing & Supplier Development Specialist
Michael Page
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Job summary
Michael Page in Hong Kong is representing a global leader in the design, development and sourcing of premium children's products. They are expanding their toys business and seek an Assistant Sourcing Manager - Toys to strengthen supplier networks.
You will lead sourcing and supplier development for toys, manage feasibility, samples, timelines and production readiness from concept to mass production, conduct factory assessments, cost analyses and negotiations, and collaborate with Product
Qualifications
- Degree holder in Supply Chain, Procurement or related discipline.
- Around 10 years of sourcing/product development experience in toys/children's products or consumer goods.
- Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development and factory management.
- English fluency; Cantonese/ Mandarin a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing and supplier development for toys and children's products, building a diversified 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 margins.
- Develop strategic supplier relationships ensuring 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 risks across quality, cost, delivery, compliance and capacity.
- Partner with Product Development, Design, Quality, Compliance and Legal throughout the product development cycle.
Skills
Education
Job description
Michael Page in Hong Kong is representing a global leader in the design, development and sourcing of premium children's products. They are expanding their toys business and seek an Assistant Sourcing Manager - Toys to strengthen supplier networks.
You will lead sourcing and supplier development for toys, manage feasibility, samples, timelines and production readiness from concept to mass production, conduct factory assessments, cost analyses and negotiations, and collaborate with Product
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