Global OEM Sourcing & Merchandising Lead

SBT Global, Inc.; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SBT Global, Inc. is seeking an experienced International Sourcing & OEM Specialist to manage overseas manufacturing relationships, pricing, and product development. The role requires hands‑on sourcing, supplier negotiations, and travel to factories and trade shows.

The ideal candidate has a track record in OEM processes, product costing, and managing samples through production, with strong Excel skills and the ability to collaborate with design and sales teams.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in international product sourcing, OEM manufacturing, purchasing, or merchandising.
• Hands-on experience working directly with overseas manufacturers.
• Understanding of OEM production processes, product costing, and supplier price negotiations.
• Experience managing product samples, production schedules, and supplier communications.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally and domestically within the United States for business.

Responsibilities

• Identify overseas OEM manufacturers and suppliers and establish business relationships.
• Source new products and evaluate manufacturers’ production capacity, quality, and price competitiveness.
• Negotiate product costs, MOQs, production lead times, and payment terms.
• Coordinate product samples, revisions, and production schedules.
• Manage OEM sourcing projects from initial product inquiries through final production.
• Monitor supplier performance, product quality, and on‑time delivery.
• Research and identify alternative suppliers to reduce costs, improve quality, and increase sourcing efficiency.
• Research market trends and identify new product opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal design and sales teams on new product development.
• Review product costs, selling prices, and profit margins.
• Support product assortment planning and new product launches.
• Analyze competitor products, pricing, and market demand.
• Visit overseas factories, meet with suppliers, and attend sourcing exhibitions.
• Attend trade shows in the United States to research new products, suppliers, and market trends.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with manufacturers and industry partners.
• Evaluate new sourcing opportunities and follow up with prospective suppliers.
• Assist with wholesale product assortments and product catalog management as needed.
• Support B2B wholesale platform operations, including Faire, as the business expands.

Skills

International sourcing

OEM manufacturing

Purchasing

Merchandising

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organization

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SBT Global, Inc. is seeking an experienced International Sourcing & OEM Specialist to manage overseas manufacturing relationships, pricing, and product development. The role requires hands‑on sourcing, supplier negotiations, and travel to factories and trade shows.

The ideal candidate has a track record in OEM processes, product costing, and managing samples through production, with strong Excel skills and the ability to collaborate with design and sales teams.