Sourcing Assistant

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Sourcing Assistant to support sourcing activities and supplier coordination. The role involves researching potential suppliers, collecting product and pricing information, coordinating quotations, maintaining sourcing records, and supporting the team in identifying suitable products and suppliers based on business requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with daily sourcing activities and supplier research.
• Identify and collect information on potential suppliers, products, pricing, specifications, and commercial terms.
• Request and compare supplier quotations, product samples, pricing, lead times, and delivery terms.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain product information, quotations, certifications, and supporting documents.
• Maintain accurate supplier, product, pricing, and sourcing records.
• Assist with supplier onboarding, documentation, and system updates.
• Monitor sourcing requests, quotation status, product samples, and follow-up activities.
• Coordinate with procurement, merchandising, product, operations, and other internal teams on sourcing requirements.
• Conduct basic market and competitor research to identify potential products and suppliers.
• Assist in evaluating supplier information based on pricing, quality, availability, lead time, and business requirements.
• Follow up on product samples, quotations, negotiations, and outstanding sourcing matters.
• Prepare sourcing reports, supplier comparisons, and presentation materials as required.
• Support supplier communication and maintain professional business relationships.
• Assist with sourcing process improvements and other related projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working with product information, pricing data, quotations, and supplier records.
• Good communication, coordination, and negotiation skills.
• Strong follow-up and problem-solving abilities.
• Good commercial awareness and interest in products, suppliers, and market trends.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines effectively.
• Proactive, responsible, and detail-oriented.
• Able to work effectively with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to learn sourcing processes, products, markets, and procurement systems.