Senior Sourcing Manager
launch talent groupGlens Falls (NY)
Senior Sourcing Manager
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launch talent groupGlens Falls (NY)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
About the role:
Our client is seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Senior Manager, Sourcing and Development to help shape sourcing for the finished products used in the homes we build. You’ll lead sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, product development, and quality and compliance efforts—balancing cost, quality, safety, and timely delivery. This is an opportunity to build and improve sourcing processes, strengthen supplier partnerships, and develop a team while working across the business to support our customers and communities.
What you’ll do:
- Develop sourcing strategies and supplier relationships that support business priorities and customer needs.
- Lead product development and procurement for finished construction materials.
- Set sourcing objectives based on design requirements, capacity, cost, and short- and long-term goals.
- Establish and improve direct sourcing processes, including opportunities for national sourcing agreements.
- Evaluate manufacturers, buying agents, inspection services, and testing partners.
- Lead negotiations with domestic and international suppliers.
- Oversee product testing, quality, and compliance processes, driving consistency and continuous improvement.
- Manage, coach, and develop associates involved in sourcing and compliance.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to align product selection, cost, quality, compliance, and delivery.
- What you’ll bring
- A college degree or equivalent experience.
- At least 6 years of experience sourcing products from overseas and domestic suppliers.
- Experience building relationships with manufacturers, vendors, buying agents, inspection services, or testing partners.
- A track record of success in strategic sourcing, negotiation, quality assurance, or compliance.
- Strong understanding of sourcing and supply chain processes, including total cost of acquisition.
- Knowledge of import processes, U.S. customs, international shipping methods, and relevant product quality and safety standards.
- Strong communication and analytical skills, including the ability to review vendor terms and contracts and work with retail math, unit-of-measure conversions, and currency conversions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft business applications, including Excel.
- Sound judgment, emotional intelligence, and experience leading or developing teams.
- Preferred experience
- Experience with consumer products such as case goods, lighting, or plumbing finish items in hospitality, manufacturing, retail, or a related environment.
- Work location and travel
- This position may be based in the New Jersey or New York City office and requires up to 30% domestic and international travel, as business needs require.
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