Associate Global Sourcing Manager

Location: San Diego, California (Hybrid)
Duration: 2 month contract, potential to extend/convert

About the role

This position supports sourcing initiatives for private-label products. The role involves managing supplier relationships, leading sourcing projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to launch. The ideal candidate is an adaptable, resilient, and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in sourcing and vendor management who can thrive in a dynamic and evolving organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage domestic and international supplier relationships, serving as the primary point of contact and troubleshooting issues.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, including sourcing products, conducting negotiations, and evaluating opportunities.
• Partner on the development of new products, supporting the entire lifecycle from concept through launch.
• Analyze product costing, understand cost drivers, challenge supplier pricing, and ensure profitability targets are met.
• Work across multiple global time zones, which requires schedule flexibility for meetings.
• Coordinate with internal merchandising, product, design, and inventory teams to drive projects and support product launches.
• Identify and communicate issues to appropriate parties and bring them to resolution.
• Continually search for and identify opportunities for cost optimization and margin enhancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 2-3+ years of sourcing experience, including vendor management, supplier relationship management, or direct/indirect procurement. Experience with domestic sourcing is acceptable.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data organization, cost analysis, and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in global sourcing.
• Background in a retail or consumer products environment.
• Previous experience supporting product development.

Benefits

• Supplemental medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program and access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team and certified Career Coach for consultants.