Head – Sourcing China Consumer Products
– We’re looking for a highly driven sourcing leader to build and scale our global sourcing engine across consumer-product categories.
– This role is ideal for someone with strong experience sourcing from China and managing consumer-product manufacturing across categories like bags, bottles, stationery, travel, lifestyle accessories, lunchware, home essentials, kids’ products, and related categories.
– You will work directly with the founders to build supplier networks, drive product development, improve unit economics, and ensure world-class quality standards as we scale rapidly.
What You’ll Own :
Global Sourcing :
Lead sourcing across China and other manufacturing hubs for multiple consumer-product categories.
Supplier Network :
Build and manage strong factory relationships, vendor databases, and sourcing partnerships.
Product Development :
Coordinate sampling, prototyping, factory development, and white-label customization aligned with brand requirements.
Costing & Negotiation :
Own BOM understanding, landed costing, MOQ discussions, payment terms, tooling negotiations, and margin optimization.
Quality & Compliance :
Drive strong quality systems across production, inline inspections, pre-shipment checks, and compliance standards.
Category Expansion :
Support rapid expansion into new product categories by identifying the right suppliers and manufacturing partners.
Team Building :
– Build and lead sourcing, merchandising, and QC teams over time.
– Cross-functional Collaboration
– Work closely with Product, Design, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure smooth execution.
What We’re Looking For :
– Strong experience in sourcing consumer products from China
– Experience handling factories and supplier negotiations independently
– Deep understanding of consumer-product manufacturing ecosystems
– Strong costing and commercial negotiation capability
– Experience handling product development and sampling cycles
– Strong operational discipline and ownership mindset
– Ability to travel to sourcing hubs when required
– Strong Excel / costing / sourcing tracker management skills
– Fast-moving and execution-focused mindset
– Strong understanding of quality standards and factory processes
Preferred Experience :
– Experience in D2C or fast-growing consumer brands
– Existing supplier network across China and Asia
– Experience scaling sourcing functions for multiple categories
– Experience in OEM / white-label manufacturing environments
Why Join Us :
– High-impact leadership role working directly with founders
– Opportunity to build the sourcing backbone of a rapidly scaling brand
– Ownership across global sourcing and supplier strategy
– Fast-paced growth environment with long-term leadership potential
Email hr@valarr.io
