Sourcing Manager

Finnish Design Shop, Inc.; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Office in Kulosaari, Helsinki

Job summary

Finnish Design Shop, Inc. in Helsinki seeks a Sourcing Manager to shape our product assortment. You will handle international sourcing, private label development, and supplier relations, driving purchasing strategy with the Buying team and the Purchasing and Category Director.

The role requires several years in retail purchasing, strong negotiation and data-analysis skills, and a focus on sustainable sourcing across multiple categories. Occasional international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in international sourcing and supplier collaboration.
• Several years of experience in private label sourcing, importing, and factory collaboration across multiple product categories.
• Excellent negotiation skills and a proven track record of successful contract and price negotiations.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to leverage data in purchasing decisions.
• Knowledge of sustainability and responsible sourcing practices.
• Understanding of consumer behaviour and market dynamics.
• Ability to manage multiple product categories and projects simultaneously.
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems.
• Excellent written and spoken Finnish and English skills, and willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and category development of designated product categories.
• Contract negotiations, maintaining supplier relationships, and monitoring sales, margin, purchase volumes, stock levels, and supply chain efficiency.
• Work closely with Buyer colleagues and the product management team.
• Actively participate in the selection of new products and brands.
• Report to the Purchasing and Category Director.

Skills

International sourcing

Supplier collaboration

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Sustainability sourcing

Market insights

Multi-category management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Do you want to be part of developing an attractive and competitive product assortment at the world’s largest online store for Nordic design?

We are happy to open a new Sourcing Manager position in our Purchasing and Category team at our Kulosaari, Helsinki office. In this role, you will make assortment decisions, build strong partnerships, and develop the purchasing strategy together with the buying team and the Purchasing and Category Director.

We are looking for a sourcing professional with several years of experience in retail purchasing, supplier management, and private label sourcing. We value experience in e-commerce business as well as solid expertise in product data management and product assortment development.

In the Sourcing Manager role, you will be responsible for the sourcing and category development of designated product categories. Your work includes contract negotiations, maintaining supplier relationships, and monitoring sales, margin, purchase volumes, stock levels, and supply chain efficiency. You will work closely with Buyer colleagues and the product management team and actively participate in the selection of new products and brands. You will report to the Purchasing and Category Director.

You may be the person we are looking for if you have:

• Strong experience in international sourcing and supplier collaboration
• Several years of experience in private label sourcing, importing, and factory collaboration across multiple product categories
• Excellent negotiation skills and a proven track record of successful contract and price negotiations
• Good analytical skills and the ability to leverage data in purchasing decisions
• Knowledge of sustainability and responsible sourcing practices
• Understanding of consumer behaviour and market dynamics
• Ability to manage multiple product categories and projects simultaneously
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems
• Excellent written and spoken Finnish and English skills, and willingness to travel internationally

What we offer:

• An interesting and responsible role in purchasing, with the support of design industry professionals
• The opportunity to work in a successful international growth company
• The chance to develop and deepen your expertise in an e-commerce environment valued by both customers and suppliers
• A caring and supportive work community that fosters competence and growth
• Pleasant office facilities and the possibility of flexible hybrid work. We work at least 3 days per week in the office.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do — both from an environmental and societal perspective. We actively promote diversity, inclusion and equity in our workplace. Therefore, we warmly encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation or background.

For more information, please contact Purchasing and Category Director Vivi Berg (mobile [phone]) on Friday, October 23 at 10:00–11:00 or Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00–11:00.

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance for this role.