Director - Sourcing
michaels storesIrving (TX)
About the role
Overview:
As Director – Global Sourcing at Michaels, you guide strategic sourcing to drive import growth, manage a global vendor network, and lead a small team. You partner with Merchandising, Product Lifecycle Management, Finance and other functions to align on cost, quality, and innovation goals. You will develop category plans, execute vendor engagement, capacity planning, and production execution. The role offers visibility to senior leadership and impacts financial performance and product strategy. You will travel internationally to build relationships and optimize the sourcing network. Compensation / Benefits 401(k) with employer match medical, dental, and vision coverage telemedicine services flexible spending accounts tuition assistance employee discounts and partner discounts
Responsibilities:
Strategic planning and driving Direct Import growth Develop and execute category sourcing plans Lead a team of 2–4 direct reports and coordinate with global service providers Establish vendor engagement, capacity planning and production execution processes Create product solutions aligned with merchandising goals to ensure innovation and quality Identify, evaluate, and nurture vendor relationships for cost and value optimization Serve as primary liaison among Merchandising, PLM, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Agents, Vendors, Legal, and Inventory Management Travel internationally to assess and manage a global vendor network Perform other duties as assigned
Key requirements:
Bachelor’s degree Minimum 10 years of experience with a major retailer, brand, or product development/sourcing company Proven leadership, business acumen and technical abilities World-class sourcing expertise with track record in product development and sourcing Leadership Cross-functional collaboration Strategic thinking Product development Sourcing strategy Vendor relationship management
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