Sourcing Manager

About the role

The Sourcing Manager is the liaison between the Buyers and agents/factories. This position is responsible for partnering closely with the Sr. Director of Sourcing in developing the overall sourcing strategy by category.

Work Location: Home Office - Coppell, TX

Schedule

Hybrid: Onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; Work from Home Mondays and Fridays.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Product Partner Matrix process
• Compile and analyze data (Product Partner Scorecard) and make recommendations for grow/maintain/decline
• Partner with Sr Director of Sourcing, Trend and Merchant Partners to align the matrix to the business needs
• Identify any gaps in the matrix and present recommendations to fill to the team
• Balance global risks with country-of-origin diversification plans
• Communicate action plans with Agents/Product Partners
• Assist in onboarding new agents/factories
• Track, report and manage agent/factory performance
• Drive margin savings through cost negotiations during the development process
• Identify cost improvement opportunities (bidding)
• Clarify and communicate specs and product engineering details, labeling, and packaging instructions and other information to in country sourcing and/or vendors
• Negotiate the costs from the directives
• Compile and submit costing worksheets for PO creation to Merchant Partners
• Manage and enforce the product development calendar for optimal operational efficiency
• Plan and manage international development trips
• Execute, manage, and report on production, resolve any issues to ensure on-time delivery
• Develop team talent across all areas
• Build collaborative relationships with business and support teams
• Perform project work as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 6–10 years' experience in international sourcing and/or buying, preferably within home goods, working directly with agents/factories
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to source from and work with overseas markets as needed
• Strong ability to identify global issues and communicate within the organization
• Demonstrate strong analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop/maintain strong working relationships with peers and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrates leadership and decision-making skills
• Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills
• Willing and able to travel for market and store trips
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
• Possesses a clear understanding of the supply chain: product development, sourcing, packaging, and shipping
• Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Takes calculated risks to achieve results
• Develops creative solutions to business issues
• Prior experience working in a US/European retail business model is a plus
• International travel required

Working conditions

Home Office. Must be able to remain stationary at a desktop workspace for extended periods of time. Ability to move about an office environment.

Benefits

• Part-Time: 401(k) with Employer Match; Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance; 25% Store Discount (Seasonal Team Members Included)
• Full-Time: All Part-Time benefits plus Medical Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer Time