Assistant Sourcing Manager - Toys

• Global exposure
• Strong toys & product focus

About Our Client Our client is a global market leader in the design, development and sourcing of premium consumer products, partnering with some of the world's most recognised brands and international customers.

With a strong focus on innovation, design, sustainability and responsible sourcing, the company has an entrepreneurial and collaborative culture where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, take ownership and grow professionally.

As part of the continued expansion of its children's product business, they are looking for an Assistant Sourcing Manager - Toys to strengthen their sourcing capability and supplier network.

Job Description

• Lead sourcing and supplier development for toys and children's products, building a diversified and competitive supplier network.
• Manage sourcing feasibility, product samples, development timelines and production readiness from initial concept/tender through 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 improve margins.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships and ensure alignment with quality, sustainability, compliance, product safety and delivery requirements.
• Conduct factory assessments and support supplier audits, particularly for licensed products and customer/regulatory requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and identify potential quality, cost, delivery, compliance and capacity risks.
• Partner closely with Product Development, Design, Quality, Compliance and Legal teams throughout the product development cycle.
• Attend supplier meetings, factory visits and trade fairs as required.

The Successful Applicant

• Degree holder, preferably in Supply Chain, Procurement or a related discipline.
• Around 10 years of sourcing/product development experience, ideally within toys, children's products, consumer goods, retail, luxury goods or FMCG.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development and factory management.
• Good understanding of toy/product safety, compliance and supplier capability assessment.
• Experience in costing, cost optimisation and supplier negotiation.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple product development projects simultaneously.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Product Development, Quality and Compliance teams.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Cantonese and/or Mandarin would be an advantage.
• Experience with licensed products, children's brands or IP-related products would be highly desirable.
• Comfortable travelling for factory visits, supplier development and sourcing activities.
• Fluent in Cantonese, English and Mandarin.

What's On Offer Attractive package will be offered to the shortlisted candidate. Please contact Jolie Auyeung at jolieauyeung@michaelpage com hk if you/ your connections are interested.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7119193