✨ About The Role
- The Sr. Sourcing Manager will be responsible for scouting and onboarding vendor partners in China or Southeast Asia who can manufacture high-quality bath and bedding products with fast production lead times.
- The role involves driving excellence in partner operations for existing supplier relationships while expanding the supply base and improving product costs, quality, and commercial terms.
- The candidate will act as an ambassador to partners, building and deepening relationships to ensure continuous improvement in product launches and development times.
- The position requires a proactive approach to identifying bottlenecks in the product development process and proposing effective solutions.
- The successful candidate will be expected to drive higher hit-rate launches through product excellence and a focus on faster development times.
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 bath and bedding categories for high-end retailers in the US.
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Retail Management, or a related field is required, with a preference for candidates with advanced degrees.
- Strong negotiation skills are essential to secure favorable terms with vendors, along with a deep understanding of market trends and product categories in bath and bedding.
- The candidate should possess exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data related to vendor performance and product quality metrics.
- A self-motivated individual who is detail-oriented and has a proven track record of adapting quickly to new challenges will thrive in this role.