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Retailer on lookout for product sourcing manager

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Accomplished managers with the gift of the gab and plenty of sourcing and merchandising experience have the chance to join a major European retailer.

Europe's leading home improvement retailer, ranked number three in the world and with more than 560 stores in nine countries, is looking for a top-notch product sourcing manager, electrical and lighting.

Part of the Kingfisher Group and set up in 1994, Kingfisher Asia sources an increasing volume of products directly from manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region while ensuring that its suppliers conform to the group's quality, environment, ethical and social requirements.

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The manager, with a team of 10 merchandisers, will be in charge of sourcing and development of innovative products on behalf of Kingfisher's European buyers.

Duties will include developing and implementing sourcing strategies across ranges of lighting products, electrical accessories and home appliances.

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To land this position, applicants will need to have at least five years of sourcing and merchandising experience at a managerial level for a European retailer or trading house.

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