Senior Global Sourcing Specialist (hardgoods & softgoods)

Job Summary

The Senior Global Sourcing Specialist is responsible for leading sourcing strategy, supplier management, and end-to-end execution of product orders across custom hardgoods and softgoods (e.g., vinyl figures, plush, drinkware, totes).

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field
• 5–8+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, production, or supply chain
• Demonstrated experience managing complex or high-volume programs independently
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers (China preferred)
• Experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Prior experience mentoring others or leading projects preferred
• Experience with custom products (hardgoods, plush, or similar) strongly preferred

Job Skills and Traits

• Advanced supplier sourcing, evaluation, and negotiation
• Strong costing and landed cost analysis expertise
• Ability to anticipate risks, questions, and downstream impacts
• Proactive, clear, and timely communication across all levels
• Proven ability to influence stakeholder decisions using data and business insight
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive accountability across cross-functional teams
• Excellent project management and prioritization skills
• Able to manage ambiguity and lead through change
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Customer-focused mindset with high attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy and execution for assigned categories or key programs
• Manage multiple and complex projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment to cost, quality, and timeline expectations
• Proactively identify risks, escalate issues early, and drive resolution to protect production timelines and on-time delivery
• Partner cross-functionally (PD, Sales, Logistics, Finance) to ensure alignment on timelines, specs, and deliverables
• Influence decision-making by providing clear recommendations grounded in data and sourcing expertise
• Hold internal stakeholders and suppliers accountable to key milestones, deliverables, and SLA expectations
• Drive supplier selection, onboarding, and performance management with a strategic lens
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and production terms to meet business and margin targets
• Oversee production timelines end-to-end; ensure issues are addressed before impacting delivery
• Validate and manage landed cost (ELC), proactively identifying variances and improvement opportunities
• Support development and implementation of sourcing SOPs and best practices
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on sourcing processes and execution
• Potentially manage direct reports as the role evolves
• Maintain accurate records of sourcing activities, supplier data, and project tracking
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing and cross-functional workflows

Additional Details

• Travel: Limited, as needed for vendor visits or key meetings
• Financial Responsibility: Yes
• Strategic Planning: Yes
• Direct Reports: None currently; potential for future people management