Assistant Global Sourcing Manager

Michaels Stores; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michaels Companies Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking an Assistant Global Sourcing Manager to support private brand sourcing strategies and achieve financial goals for designated categories.

You will work closely with the Global Sourcing Manager and cross-functional partners to analyze data, manage vendor relationships, and coordinate vendor setup, sample approvals, and cost negotiations in a fast-paced environment. The role also supports ongoing private-label growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in sourcing, production, buying, or product development at a major retailer.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Global Sourcing Manager with private brand strategies and category objectives.
• Collaborate with partners to grow private label.
• Collect data and analyze for RFPs, category classification, and vendor analysis.
• Monitor sample approvals and flag delays.
• Support cost negotiations and issue resolution with merchants.
• Coordinate vendor setup and cross-functional item setup.
• Organize cross-functional meetings and prepare materials.
• Handle day-to-day global sourcing operations with overseas partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Support Center - Irving

The Assistant Global Sourcing Manager will play a significant role in supporting the Global Sourcing Manager to execute private brand sourcing strategies and meet the financial goals established by the company for assigned product categories.

Major Activities

• Support the Global Sourcing Manager to implement Private Brand Sourcing strategies to achieve company and assigned category business objectives.
• Support the growth of private label through effective collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Collect data and conduct analysis for projects including RFP, category/classification, and vendor analysis, to support sourcing operations.
• Monitor sample approval process and alert appropriate partners if delays or problems arise.
• Support cost negotiation.
• Support the Global Sourcing Manager in relaying shortages and delivery issues to merchant and inventory team.
• Support Global Sourcing Manager by reviewing QC issues with cross-functional teams and advise outcome to vendor.
• Manage the vendor setup process including reviewing the vendor setup paperwork
• Manage quote sheets and item setup process with cross functional partners to ensure accurate and timely execution.
• Serve as a key liaison for day-to-day global sourcing operations and work effectively with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors.
• Organize cross-functional meetings while providing information preparation and analysis, for meetings such as transition meetings, vendor matrix review meeting, and vendor visits.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires

• 2+ years of experience with a major retailer, brand or product development/sourcing company in a sourcing, production, buying or product development role

Other

• Intermediate to AdvancedExcel Skills are required
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.

Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

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