Category Executive – Sports Equipment

SPORTS FASHION PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sporting goods retailer in Singapore seeks to hire a Product Sourcing Specialist to enhance their racket sports range. This role involves sourcing and procuring products, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring stock availability while collaborating with internal teams for effective merchandising. The ideal candidate should have a passion for sports, strong organizational skills, and a detail-oriented mindset.

Benefits

Staff discounts on sports products

On-the-job training and development opportunities

Supportive and inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Strong interest or background in racket sports or sporting goods.
• Experience in product sourcing, merchandising, or procurement preferred.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms or third-party marketplaces is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure racket sports-related products.
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers for competitive terms.
• Track inventory levels and manage reorders.

Skills

Negotiation

Organization

Detail-oriented

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

About Us
Sports Fashion is a proud Singapore-based company with a longstanding presence in the local sporting goods scene. We operate well-established retail outlets in Queensway Shopping Centre and Peninsula Shopping Centre—two iconic destinations known to generations of sports enthusiasts. With deep roots in the community and a passion for performance gear, we focus on curating quality products in racket sports, running, and activewear. Whether in-store or online, we strive to serve our customers with expertise, authenticity, and a commitment to active living.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and procure racket sports-related products (rackets, strings, grips, bags, apparel, accessories, etc.).
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, lead times, and reliable stock availability.
• Track inventory levels and place reorders in a timely manner.
• Stay updated on product trends and customer preferences to recommend new additions to the range.
• Assist in product listing coordination and updates on platforms like Shopify.
• Collaborate with internal teams for promotions, launches, and merchandising plans.
• Familiarity with third-party online platforms (e.g. marketplaces like Lazada, Shopee) is a bonus, but not required.

Requirements

• Strong interest or background in racket sports or sporting goods.
• Good organizational and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented, with a good sense of product selection and pricing.
• Comfortable communicating with multiple vendors and managing timelines.
• Experience in product sourcing, merchandising, or procurement is preferred but not mandatory.
• Basic knowledge of Excel or inventory systems.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms or third-party marketplaces is an advantage.

If you've worked as a retail manager, team leader, or sales supervisor in a sporting goods store and have a strong understanding of products and customer preferences, we welcome your application. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your frontline experience to product selection, supplier coordination, and backend operations.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to shape the product range of a growing racket sports business.
• A supportive and inclusive work culture.
• Staff discounts on sports products.
• On-the-job training and development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to fair and merit-based employment practices in line with TAFEP guidelines. All applications will be evaluated based on ability, experience, and fit for the role, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status, or other personal attributes.