Sr Executive Sourcing and Product Development

Company Description

Niro Ceramic Group, known for its Niro Granite brand, has been delivering high-quality porcelain tiles for over 40 years. Established in Switzerland in 1979, the company has expanded globally with operations in Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Vietnam, and Spain. Its network ensures a diverse product line, robust stock availability, and efficient delivery to meet customer demands worldwide. With a commitment to preserving its Swiss heritage, Niro Ceramic Group remains a trusted leader in the tile industry, renowned for quality and customer satisfaction.

Role Description

1. Market Research & Trend Tracking: Monitor the tile industry's popular colors (e.g., matte finish, continuous vein), specifications (e.g., large-format sintered stone, small-size antique tiles), and technological innovations (e.g., digital glaze, dry granular polishing). Align research outcomes with target markets to identify product opportunities.

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2. New Product R&D & Implementation: Lead tile formula adjustment, color design, and process parameter setting (e.g., forming, firing, glazing). Collaborate with factories to resolve technical challenges during R&D; coordinate sample production and performance testing (e.g., wear resistance, water absorption, stain resistance) to ensure products comply with international and domestic standards.

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II. Product Sourcing

1. Develop and evaluate finished tile suppliers; verify supplier qualifications (e.g., production capacity, quality management system, certification credentials). Establish a qualified supplier database and conduct regular performance assessments; maintain long-term cooperative relationships to enhance supply chain stability.

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2. Formulate sourcing plans based on sales orders and inventory requirements. Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, payment methods (e.g., L/C/T/T), and quality guarantee clauses to sign procurement contracts with optimal cost-efficiency.

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3. Collaborate with the quality control department to inspect incoming goods against standards; handle return, replacement, and claim procedures for non-conforming products. Monitor market price fluctuations and trade policy changes (e.g., tariff adjustments) to develop supply chain risk contingency plans. Maintain sourcing records and generate data analysis reports.

Requirements

 1. Minimum 3 years of experience in the tile industry, with proven expertise in both product development and finished product sourcing. Proficiency in the entire tile production process, product standards, and sourcing workflows.

​2. Strong market insight, innovative thinking, and capabilities in supplier negotiation and cost control. Ability to accurately identify market needs and translate them into product and sourcing solutions.

​3. Excellent communication skills in English and/or local languages. Proficiency in office software and relevant sourcing/design tools.

​4. High sense of responsibility, strong stress tolerance.

Qualifications

Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in:

• Ceramic Engineering

Technical Knowledge

Understanding of tile manufacturing process:

• Raw material preparation
• Pressing, glazing, firing

Knowledge of quality standards:

• ISO standards
• BIS standards (IS codes for tiles in India)

Familiarity with testing methods:

• Water absorption test
• Breaking strength
• Surface quality checks
• Size & thickness variation measurements