AS Watson Group, the world’s largest international health and beauty retailer, is operating over 16,000 stores under 12 retail brands in 28 markets, with over 130,000 employees worldwide. For the fiscal year 2022, AS Watson Group recorded revenue of US$22 billion. Every year, we are serving over 5.5 billion shoppers via our O+O (Offline plus Online) technology-enabled platforms.

Together with our 12 retail brands including Watsons, Kruidvat, Trekpleister, Superdrug, Savers, Rossmann, Drogas, ICI PARIS XL, The Perfume Shop, PARKnSHOP, FORTRESS and Watson’s Wine, we set O+O (Offline Plus Online) as the new standard for retail. O+O is more about creating an integrated offline and online experience to better serve customers’ needs through digital transformation, that enables them to shop across any channel, anytime, anywhere. Every day, we work towards a clear purpose: To put a Smile on our customers’ faces today and tomorrow.

Our success depends on our people staying ahead of the game. We believe that our attitude to teamwork and our encouragement for your personal growth comes shining through everything we do. We also know that our success as an employer isn’t just about influencing you on why you should join our business. It’s about asking you to imagine where it could take you.
Join us. Be part of More.

Come and join a Winning Team

Be remarkable. Be yourself.

Why Should You Join Us?

At ASW, we believe in our people, in teamwork and the importance of your personal growth. If you are looking for the opportunity to join our award-winning international family with over 16,000 stores across 28 markets in Asia and Europe, the ASW family welcomes you…

You can enjoy:

HKICPA, ACCA and CPA Australia Recognized Employer Partnership for F&A talents
Convenient office location, less than 5 min. walk from MTR
Free round-trip lunchtime shuttle bus services to Shatin
Comprehensive Medical and Life insurance coverage, including your spouse and children
Well-equipped Gym inside our office building
Onsite Clinic and Lactation Room

Role Purpose:

The position holder will support for new opportunities and innovative product sourcing, price negotiation with suppliers, communicate with different business units and internal supporting teams to ensure on-time delivery of orders for the European and Asian markets.

A typical day in this Role:

Co-ordinating with both internal and external parties from product sourcing and development, orders follow up and on-time delivery to BUs.
Keep updating of market trends and sourcing new / innovation products proactively.
Enriching product support, guiding BUs towards new possibilities and commercialize into products with a localized roadmap.
Negotiating competitive trading terms and conditions with partnership suppliers to maximize BU’s margin and Group’s saving.

This job is a good fit for You if:

You are a COMMUNICATOR. You have an ability to pick up on people’s underlying motivations and these insights makes you persuasive and inspiring.
You are a CHALLENGER. You will question everything. You are not reserved and tend to be energetic, quick speaking and outgoing.
You are a COLLABORATOR. You explore outside resources and develop contacts that may be helpful to the team. You are high energy and outgoing.
You are a DETAILER. You deliberate fully before making decisions and will need to see all the facts before reaching a conclusion. You follow up rigorously
You are a LISTENER. You observe and pay close attention to what’s being said, and you can often sense unspoken emotions and reactions. You are sensitive to others.

Success will depend on:

Degree holder in any disciplines
1 year of experience in buying office / retailing / sourcing industry
Worked with a sizable buying office or trading is an advantage
Strong interpersonal, communications, negotiation, and analytical skills
A positive, can-do attitude, open mindset and willingness to learn
Fresh graduate is strongly welcomed as well

What is holding you back?

Don’t miss out on this great chance to shape Your life!

Apply now!

Interested parties please e-mail your full resume in WORD FORMAT with expected salary to our company email (shown in our Company Profile).

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant / similar posts within the AS Watson Group.

Applicants not hearing from us within 6 weeks from the date of advertisement may consider their applications unsuccessful. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 12 months from the date of application.

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