Your Responsibilities

• Lead the team and drive product tendering and selection by follow up with appropriate suppliers and manufacturers.
• Apply product knowledge and expertise with DIY-related product area, the existing supplier & manufacturer base including detailed knowledge on production, raw materials and components, effecting continual improvement throughout ALDI’s supplier base.
• Recommend strategy to locate, develop and manage source of supply for ALDI direct buying program.
• Manage existing supplier relationships and direct buying contracted orders by regular communication, and factory meetings or visits.
• Coordinate and monitor the production of all direct buying contracted items within area of responsibility until final delivery.
• Communicate proactively internally with CR, QA and international departments as well as external suppliers & service providers to track critical path of products and ensure success of direct bought products.
• Produce regular updates as well as maintaining information source / due diligence files for market trends including production regions, pricing of raw materials, and other cost relevant items.
• Support visits to Asia of ALDI buyers during visits to suppliers / manufacturers when required.

Your Requirements

• Degree holder in business or other relevant disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in similar positions gained in sizable organization.
• Sound knowledge in hardgoods production and sourcing business and experience in DIY product area is highly preferred.
• Experience in sourcing and order completion for German and European market(s) is advantageous.
• Practical hands-on experience in factories in Mainland China is essential.
• Sound managerial skills and experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, team player.
• Good command of both verbal and written business English and fluency in Mandarin essential.
• Able to work independently, self-motivated, responsible, well-organized and willing to learn.
• Attention to detail and good organizational, coordination and planning as well as problem-solving skills.
• General knowledge of MS office and Exchange essential.
• High level of maturity, integrity, trustworthiness.
• Proactive and result-oriented business approach.
• Pleasant, professional and positive attitude.
• Willingness to travel (mainly in China and South East Asia).

How to Apply

You can then send your curriculum vitae (in English) via email or via post. Please include the following information:

• The position you are interested in
• A summary of your professional experience and educational background
• Your current and expected salary and availability