Product Sourcing Manager

About the role

The Product Sourcing Manager is responsible for identifying, sourcing, and onboarding domestic and global suppliers that deliver high-quality, cost-effective products to drive competitive advantage. This role manages complex, SKU-intensive product categories and develops sourcing strategies that improve supplier performance, cost efficiency, and supply chain resiliency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies aligned to cost, quality, and supply continuity goals
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard domestic and global suppliers, including contract manufacturers
• Lead sourcing events (RFP/RFQ) in partnership with Product Development and Analytics teams
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms with suppliers to optimize value
• Manage supplier relationships and hold vendors accountable for performance, quality, and service levels
• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier communication, including escalation and issue resolution
• Lead joint business planning and ongoing strategic supplier discussions
• Drive supplier diversification strategies, including geographic and country-of-origin considerations to improve supply chain resilience
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve quality, cost, or supply issues and ensure high service levels
• Proactively identify new supplier opportunities and monitor market trends, cost drivers, and supplier capabilities
• Support category strategy by analyzing competitive landscape and informing sourcing decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically requires 4+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, vendor management, or supply chain
• Experience managing supplier/vendor relationships and supporting sourcing initiatives
• Experience participating in or leading RFP/RFQ processes and contract negotiations
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with product, category, or supply chain teams

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Experience sourcing finished goods or working with global contract manufacturers
• Experience managing SKU-intensive product categories
• Knowledge of category management and strategic sourcing frameworks
• Experience in healthcare, medical devices, consumer goods, or private label products
• Strong negotiation, project management, and stakeholder influence skills
• Experience analyzing supplier markets, cost drivers, and competitive dynamics
• Experience navigating national brand and private label sourcing strategies