Procurement Manager and Assortment Specialist - China & E-commerce

LEVIMIMO AB · plný úvazek

Vissbodavägen 21, ÅSBRO, Švédsko

Procurement Manager and Assortment Specialist – China & E-commerce LEVIMIMO AB, Åsbro LEVIMIMO AB is a small retail and commerce company with a physical store in Åsbro. We currently operate mainly as a brick-and-mortar retailer, but are simultaneously developing our e-commerce and sales via Amazon in Sweden, Germany, and France. We are now seeking a person who can handle procurement from China and take responsibility for developing our China-related product assortment. This is a position in a small company. We do not have a large procurement department, marketing department, or administrative organization. You will therefore need to work independently and be prepared to both plan your work and carry out many practical tasks yourself. The workplace is our store in Åsbro and this is not a remote position. Responsibilities Your work will include: sourcing and contacting suppliers in China; requesting and comparing quotes; negotiating prices, delivery times, and other procurement terms; placing and following up on purchase orders; coordinating shipments and international logistics; selecting new products for the Swedish market; managing the company's China-related assortment; monitoring sales, inventory, costs, and margins; planning replenishment and new purchases; testing new products in the physical store and gathering customer feedback; working hands-on with merchandise, displays, shelves, product information, restocking, and inventory within the assortment; assisting with product and assortment planning for the company's Amazon operations in Sweden, Germany, and France. Since we are a small company, the responsibilities vary. Some days may focus on supplier contacts, price negotiations, and procurement planning. Other days may involve significant time in the store working with products, inventory, deliveries, and assortment. You must be comfortable working hands-on and being close to daily operations. What we are looking for at least two years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, international trade, assortment work, or cross-border e-commerce; experience working with suppliers in China; experience with supplier negotiations, purchasing, and order follow-up; experience with product or assortment planning; practical experience with Amazon Seller Central; practical experience with Taobao or similar major Chinese e-commerce platforms; experience with product administration, order management, inventory control, and sales analysis in cross-border e-commerce; understanding of the relationship between sales, inventory, costs, and margins; understanding of international trade and logistics. Since this position involves regular direct communication, negotiation, and business coordination with suppliers and partners in China, professional Chinese/Mandarin language skills in both speaking and writing are required. It is a merit if you have: experience with trade between China and Europe; experience with European cross-border e-commerce; experience from retail, consumer products, import, or wholesale; experience with merchandising or assortment work; knowledge of Swedish. Important information about this position LEVIMIMO AB is a small company and the workplace is located in Åsbro. This is therefore not a traditional procurement role at a large company office. You will work closely with the physical store and daily operations. The position requires significant independence, flexibility, and willingness to handle both administrative and practical tasks yourself. There are no large support functions surrounding this role. You will need to be able to follow a project from supplier and procurement all the way through to warehouse, product placement, and actual sales. This position is therefore best suited for someone who thrives in a small company, appreciates varied work tasks, and is comfortable working hands-on together with the rest of the operations. Terms of Employment Employment Type: Permanent position Scope: Full-time, 100% Workplace: Åsbro, Örebro County Start Date: By mutual agreement Please send your CV and a brief cover letter describing your experience with China, procurement, and e-commerce.