Sr. Manager, Sourcing

About the role

The Senior Manager of Sourcing serves as the liaison between the Buyer and agents/factories. This position partners closely with the Sr. Director of Sourcing to develop the overall sourcing strategy by category and leads the Product Partner Matrix process.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Product Partner Matrix process and compile/analyze Product Partner Scorecard data to recommend growth, maintenance, or decline actions.
• Partner with the Sr. Director of Sourcing, Trend and Merchant Partners to align the matrix to business needs and present gap‑filling recommendations.
• Balance global risks with country‑of‑origin diversification plans.
• Communicate action plans with agents and product partners; assist in onboarding new agents/factories.
• Track, report, and manage agent/factory performance.
• Drive margin savings through cost negotiations during development and identify cost‑improvement opportunities (bidding).
• Clarify and communicate specifications, labeling, packaging instructions, and other product‑engineering details to in‑country sourcing and vendors.
• Negotiate costs from directives and compile/submit costing worksheets for purchase‑order creation to merchant partners.
• Support strategic initiatives in coordination with the Sr. Director of Sourcing and cross‑functional partners; plan and manage international development trips.
• Execute, manage, and report on production, resolving issues to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Develop team talent across all areas and build collaborative relationships with business and support teams.
• Perform project work as assigned and clearly communicate ticketing and domestic/import shipping guidelines to vendor partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10+ years of 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.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, negotiating, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to develop/maintain strong working relationships with peers and cross‑functional teams.
• Leadership and decision‑making skills.
• Strong listening, written, and oral communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel for market and store trips; international travel required.
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
• Clear understanding of the supply chain: product development, sourcing, packaging, and shipping.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Takes calculated risks to achieve results and develops creative solutions to business issues.
• Prior experience working in a US/European retail business model is a plus.

Mission, Vision, Values

Mission: We empower people to design their best life at home through style, quality, and everyday value.

Vision: To be the most loved home brand inspiring people to live beautifully every day.

Values: Create and Inspire – Creativity and innovation inspire our customers and each other to do better and be better together.
Win Together – Great teams are inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performing.
Do The Right Thing – Design it right, make it right, and always do it right with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Make It Better – Strive to continually learn and improve, using data‑driven insights, taking smart risks, and driving innovation, efficiency, and efficacy.
Enjoy the Ride – Happy teams perform better and find greater fulfillment and enjoyment at At Home.

Benefits

• Part‑Time 401(k) with employer match.
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 25% store discount (seasonal team members included).
• Full‑Time – all prior benefits plus medical insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time.

Accommodations

If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the hiring process, to perform the essential functions of the job, or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact TMCareCenter@athome.com.