Sourcing Manager
Sourcing Manager
Posted 13 days ago
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
- Sourcing & Vendor Management
- Lead sourcing efforts across all product categories including consumer electronics, beauty, home, kitchen, outdoor, LED, and general merchandise
- Identify, evaluate, and vet factories to determine reliability, quality, and cost effectiveness
- Build and maintain strong relationships with overseas suppliers, primarily in China
- Partner closely with leadership to align sourcing strategy with business needs and product direction
- Costing & Product Development Support
- Own product costing across all components including materials, packaging, production, and logistics
- Ensure all costings are accurate and aligned prior to production to avoid errors or delays
- Negotiate pricing, MOQs, timelines, and production terms with suppliers
- Maintain a deep understanding of cost drivers across multiple product categories
- Operational Execution
- Manage sourcing and costing across a high volume of SKUs simultaneously
- Work fluidly across categories without sacrificing accuracy or speed
- Deliver timely updates and responses, often within tight 24-hour turnaround expectations
- Maintain detailed and organized records using Excel and internal systems
- Factory Communication & Coordination
- Communicate consistently with overseas factories, including off-hours due to time zone differences
- Follow up proactively on pricing, samples, timelines, and product specifications
- Ensure clear communication to prevent errors or misunderstandings during production handoff
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with production, compliance, and product development teams to ensure seamless transition from sourcing to production
- Support compliance awareness by understanding basic regulatory requirements and factoring them into sourcing decisions
- Align with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing supports both customer expectations and operational execution
- Travel & Market Engagement
- Travel internationally (including China) to visit factories, attend trade shows, and evaluate suppliers
- Stay current on product trends, manufacturing capabilities, and sourcing opportunities
- 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or product development within a wholesale or consumer goods company
- Experience sourcing across multiple product categories; consumer electronics experience strongly preferred
- Strong supplier network and experience working with overseas factories, particularly in ChinaDeep understanding of product costing, negotiation, and supplier management
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage global relationships across time zones
- Ability to manage high SKU volume in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing attention to detail
- Willingness to travel internationally as needed
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