Manager Buying – Textile

Post date: 14/02/2022

Your Responsibilities

  • Executes the final buying decision under consideration of the stakeholder requirements, financial targets and approval of the Director International Buying (DIB).
  • Decides the specification, design and packaging of product and cases in accordance with the agreed benchmarks and policies.
  • Decides in cooperation with all stakeholders on the assortment and variety of all items.
  • Authorises payment of invoices as described in the handbook.
  • In charge of the creation and submission of the quarterly / monthly international product portfolio (Range Tool) to the National Buying Teams which includes information and proposals on products as well as indicative buying prices.
  • Recommends product optimisations and new ranges / products which optimise sales growth and profitability to the Director International Buying (DIB) and National Buying Teams.
  • Recommends delisting of products to the Director International Buying (DIB) and National Buying Teams.
  • Makes proposals on the listing and delisting of suppliers to the Director International Buying (DIB) and National Buying Teams.
  • Ensures that buying decisions will be executed under consideration of all QA and CR relevant requirements.
  • Liaises in international buying operations with all involved stakeholders of the National Buying Teams.
  • Reports significant market changes to the Director International Buying (DIB) with any recommendations of action to be taken.
  • Analyses and reports price changes of all items to the Director International Buying (DIB) and recommends action to be taken.
  • Prepares the financial reporting and planning in cooperation with the Director International Buying (DIB).
  • Recommends the course of action in case of contractual non-fulfilment to the Director International Buying (DIB).
  • Proposes Emergency Product withdrawals to the Director International Buying (DIB) or the Group Director International Buying (GDIB).
  • Liaises with authorities if required.
  • Supports strategic projects across the commodity group responsibility and act as appropriate business expert to train and teach team members, colleagues and superiors.
  • Organises and manages daily operations concerning their respective product area in English.
  • Conducts the performance management process review of employees and reporting to them.
  • Carries out market place, competitor and price research.
  • Carries out visits to suppliers and trade fairs.
  • Implements the ALDI Due Diligence Policy and defines ALDI’s expectations on products for suppliers.
  • Negotiates with supplier in their designated buying area to achieve the best price for the agreed quality.
  • Ensures adherence to all legal requirements in their area of responsibility.
  • Arranges and participates in sampling sessions.
  • Maintains and controls buying records under consideration of the given timelines and ensures information is up to date and accurate at all times in all systems.
  • Ensures and approves correct maintenance, done by the Buying Specialist International Buying (BSIB), of international item master data in the ALDI system landscape.

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 textile products
  • Experience in sourcing / buying and order completion for European market(s).
  • Practical hands-on experience in factories in Mainland China / South East Asia.
  • 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 organizing, coordination and planning skills.
  • General knowledge of MS office and Exchange essential.
  • High level of maturity, integrity, trustworthiness.
  • Proactive and result-oriented business approach.

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

By Post

ALDI Asian Office, HR Department,
18/F Millennium City 6,
392 Kwun Tong Road,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
(marked as private and confidential)

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Benefits Highlights

Market-leading remuneration

Health and well-being, family support

High leave entitlement and flexibility

Excellent office facilities

ALDI HK Academy training & development program

Career growth opportunities

Market-leading remuneration

Health and well-being, family support

High leave entitlement and flexibility

Excellent office facilities

ALDI HK Academy training & development program

Career growth opportunities