Sourcing Manager for Footwear & Bags

PT Matahari Department Store Tbk; Tangerang; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Full time

Job summary

PT Matahari Department Store Tbk is seeking a Sourcing Manager to oversee sourcing and buying operations for Footwear & Bags categories from Chinese suppliers. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in sourcing, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Mandarin. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and collaborating with internal teams to execute merchandising decisions effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in merchandising, sourcing, or buying, preferably in retail.
• Experience sourcing merchandise from China and managing supplier relationships.
• Proficient in spoken Mandarin; written Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end sourcing and buying operations for Footwear & Bags.
• Execute sourcing strategies ensuring competitive pricing and quality standards.
• Build relationships with vendors and negotiate pricing and lead times.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Commercial mindset

Sourcing management

Relationship management

Market trend analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost analysis

Proficient in Mandarin

Job description

Manage end-to-end sourcing and buying operations for Footwear & Bags categories, focusing on Chinese suppliers.

Execute sourcing strategies that align with business goals, ensuring competitive pricing, quality standards, and timely delivery.

Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and manufacturers; support negotiations on pricing, lead times, and service-level agreements.

Assist in developing product assortments and managing category performance to meet consumer and market needs.

Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitor activity to support data-driven merchandising decisions.

Coordinate closely with internal teams (design, planning, logistics, and finance) to ensure smooth execution from concept to shelf.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of experience in merchandising, sourcing, or buying — preferably in retail, trading, or sourcing offices.

Demonstrated experience sourcing merchandise from China and managing supplier relationships.

Proficient in spoken Mandarin (essential); written Mandarin is a plus.

Strong analytical skills and commercial mindset, with a keen eye for product and market trends.

Knowledgeable in budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.

Willingness to travel regularly to China and work from our HQ in Karawaci, Tangerang.

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Retail & Consumer Products More than 10,000 employees

Matahari is Indonesia's premier department store chain, holding a commanding 47.8% market share. As the nation's leading omni-channel, customer-centric "house of specialists," we excel in apparel, footwear, beauty, and related sectors, driven by our philosophy of "feel good."

Matahari is Indonesia's premier department store chain, holding a commanding 47.8% market share. As the nation's leading omni-channel, customer-centric "house of specialists," we excel in apparel, footwear, beauty, and related sectors, driven by our philosophy of "feel good."