Sourcing Manager for General Merchandise

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

Job summary

A leading department store chain in Indonesia is seeking a proactive Sourcing Manager to oversee sourcing operations for General Merchandise. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in sourcing, vendor management, and strong proficiency in both English and Mandarin. This role requires effective negotiation skills and market understanding, with a focus on Chinese suppliers. The position is based in Karawaci, Tangerang.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in retail or sourcing.
• Strong experience sourcing from China and managing suppliers.
• Proficient in English and fluent in spoken Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end sourcing operations for General Merchandise.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Build relationships with manufacturers and vendors.

Skills

Vendor management

Market understanding

Negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Fluent in Mandarin

Education

Minimum 7 years of experience in sourcing, merchandising, or buying

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Sourcing Manager who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and can add value through effective vendor management, strong market understanding, and efficient sourcing execution in the General Merchandise category.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee end-to-end sourcing operations for the General Merchandise category, with a focus on Chinese suppliers.

Travel to China when needed, such as to attend General Merchandise fairs or establish new supplier connections.

Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with business goals, ensuring cost competitiveness, quality assurance, and on-time delivery.

Build and maintain strong partnerships with General Merchandise manufacturers and vendors, supporting effective negotiations on pricing, lead times, and service level agreements (SLAs).

Monitor and analyze category performance, market trends, and competitor activities to inform sourcing and assortment decisions.

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

Qualifications:

Minimum 7 years of experience in sourcing, merchandising, or buying—preferably in retail, trading, or sourcing offices within the General Merchandise industry.

Strong experience in sourcing General Merchandise from China and managing supplier relationships.

Proficient in English, both verbal and written.

Fluent in spoken Mandarin (required); written Mandarin is a plus.

Excellent negotiation skills, with a strong commercial and analytical mindset.

Solid knowledge of product development, material sourcing, costing, and production timelines.

Willing to be placed at our Head Office in Karawaci, Tangerang, and travel to China only as required for key sourcing activities or industry events.

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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."