Sourcing Specialist

Canada Computers & ElectronicsRichmond Hill, ON, Canada

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$27.50–CA$29.00 hourly

Job description

Responsibilities

Understand the existing product categories and identify new product opportunities, while establishing brand positioning and consumer insights.
Work closely with the overseas sourcing department for product procurement. Collaborate with current and future overseas and domestic vendors as required.
Monitor market trends, research the consumer market, and scope out the competition on a regular basis
Work with the Category Managers to develop go to market strategy for new product launch
Analyze market trends and recommend product pricing
Keep the Sr Category Manager updated regularly on the new product options
Test the same products
Other tasks as required

Requirements :

Passion for electronics, trying new products, testing

Up to date on the latest trends in the consumer electronics space

Good understanding of retail, electronics industry

3+ years of sourcing and product development experience

Familiarity with sourcing and international vendor management

A strong analytical skillset partnered with a creative mind

Outstanding communication, negotiation, and networking skills

Flexibility to occasionally work outside normal business hours to ensure effective communication with international partners.

Spoken Mandarin is not required but a huge plus

Strong time management, communication, decision-making, and analytical skill

Able to work from office