✨ About The Role
- The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for scouting vendor partners in China or Southeast Asia who can manufacture high-quality decor and window products with fast production lead times.
- The role involves pitching and onboarding vendor partners quickly, ensuring they meet clear criteria during the initial test period.
- The candidate will drive excellence in partner operations for existing supplier relationships while expanding the supply base and improving product costs and quality.
- Continuous improvement is a key focus, with the goal of achieving higher hit-rate launches through product excellence and faster development times.
- The Sourcing Manager will act as an ambassador to partners, building and deepening relationships to enhance collaboration.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, particularly in the home decor and window sector for high-end US retailers.
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Retail Management, or a related field is required.
- Strong negotiation skills are essential to secure the best terms with vendors.
- The candidate should possess a deep understanding of home decor and window trends, materials, and product categories.
- A self-motivated individual with exceptional attention to detail and a data-driven approach to decision-making will thrive in this role.
- The successful candidate will have a collaborative nature, with excellent interpersonal skills to foster teamwork across various departments.