Associate Global Sourcing Manager

This is a contract, hybrid position based in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally and effectively through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts, with emphasis on company interests.
• Prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Travel to work with vendors, manufacturers, and to attend appropriate industry trade shows.
• Effectively analyze data to determine the appropriate course of action.
• Participate in the development, refinement, implementation, and management of the global sourcing strategy for assigned categories.
• Assume the role of project manager for new product development within assigned categories.
• Continually identify, assess, and recommend new suppliers.
• Analyze bids and other data, and propose actionable recommendations.
• Conduct or participate in negotiations with suppliers.
• Collaborate with the Private Brand cross-functional team to optimize sourcing effectiveness.
• Research and analyze the cost, capacity, and delivery history of manufacturers; ensure manufacturers can deliver products that meet the specifications and quality of the brand image.
• Continually search for and identify opportunities for cost optimization and margin enhancement throughout the supply chain.
• Identify and communicate issues to appropriate parties and bring them to resolution.
• Manage ongoing vendors' performance, including service, quality, and cost.
• Monitor the cost and availability trends of key cost factors and recommend a course of action (raw and packaging materials, labor, crude oil, etc.).
• Perform other related tasks and responsibilities as required, assigned, and directed.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills.
• 2-3 years of experience in sourcing, preferably with at least merchandise experience.
• Organized, analytical, and proficient in data analysis and Excel.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $42.55 - $42.55 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave).