· Sourcing Strategy Delivery: Implement the agreed Décor/Hardlines products sourcing strategy aligned with DGUK commercial objectives, by identifying sourcing opportunities to reduce costs, improving product quality and ensuring supply reliability. · New Product Development: Support UK team in the development of existing product development and innovation to drive incremental sales and margin growth. Work closely with suppliers’ development teams to co-develop new concepts and ensure technical and commercial feasibility. · Supplier Identification& Qualification: Develop a robust supply base for all décor/hardlines products to minimise supply risk and improve competitive leverage. Work closely with the UK and Compliance teams to evaluate and onboard as required. · Supplier Relationship & Performance Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with partner suppliers,monitoring performance and holding regular business reviews. · Cost Negotiation: Negotiate pricing for all Décor/Hardlines products, ensuring volume leverage and product re-engineering is considered to maximise margin delivery in your categories. Monitor external factors such as raw material prices, currency fluctuations and regulatory changes that could impact overall sourcing costs and provide rationale to the UK teams. · Supplier Visits & New Product Identification: Regularly visit supplier showrooms and production facilities to capture new product concepts. Attend relevant local trade shows to support UK team in the development of new products. · Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the UK product, creative and compliance teams to align sourcing activities with product launch timings and customer requirements. · Customer Relationships: Support UK team with customer supplier visits and development meetings as required. Directly liaise with Asia sourcing hubs for customers as required. · Task Progress: Regularly inform the Head of Asia Sourcing of project progress and highlight any concerns to gain support. · Support for Merchandising Function: Collaborate with the Merchandising team to assist in delivery of confirmed orders as required. · Collaboration across DG International: Work closely with DG International colleagues in Ningbo to share best practices and promote a collaborative, solution-focused culture. · Personal Development: Ensure you maintain a high level of understanding of our core product categories and customer requirements. Support others with your knowledge and expertise.