Vice President, Product & Sourcing

About the Company: Leading international surfaces manufacturer building a U.S. product strategy and sourcing function from scratch. Industry Building Materials Type Privately Held

About the Role: The Company is in search of a VP, Product & Sourcing to spearhead the development and execution of product strategy, sourcing, and assortment for its U.S. business. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining category, assortment, and product strategy across various surface categories, with a focus on developing region-specific assortments that align with local demand trends and commercial priorities. This role demands a leader with a strong commercial orientation, deep understanding of global sourcing markets, and a proven track record in SKU management, assortment planning, and product lifecycle management. The VP will also be tasked with building and managing a diversified supplier ecosystem, leading sourcing decisions, and partnering with sales, operations, and supply chain teams to ensure that sourcing and inventory align with commercial demand. The ideal candidate for this transformational leadership role at the company will have a background in distribution-first surfaces platforms, with a focus on assortment curation, sourcing agility, and commercial product activation. They should be adept at leading product management, merchandising, and sourcing organizations, and have the ability to operate cross-functionally to support growth across various commercial channels. Strong organizational-building and leadership capabilities, combined with an entrepreneurial mindset and comfort in fast-evolving environments, are essential. The role is highly visible and requires a leader who can shape the company's competitive strategy and is prepared to build the function from the ground up, establishing the processes and organizational structure that will define the business's approach to sourcing and market for the foreseeable future. Functions Product Management Operations