Global Sourcing Associate-Strategy & Supplier Partnerships

Williams-Sonoma; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Williams-Sonoma brands

401(k) plan

Paid vacations

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Commuter benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager to develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned product categories. You will research markets, identify suppliers, and manage sourcing processes to ensure on-time delivery and quality across global partners.

The role requires collaboration with design teams, overseas offices, and suppliers, plus strong knowledge of sourcing markets and travel. The position is based in an office setting with regular on-site work in Brooklyn.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of college education (BA/BS)
• Minimum 2-year experience in offshore sourcing, buying/merchandising in retail or manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of sourcing markets
• Travel required

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams and overseas offices to execute designs, ensure quality and on-time delivery
• Partner with design team to identify source markets and suppliers for materials and products
• Manage sourcing processes to deliver WSI products on time, including vendor research, development, cost negotiations, and production placement
• Update product information in our PLM system and coordinate with offshore offices and suppliers
• Coordinate with QA, Engineering, Testing, Inspections, Packaging, and Inventory on new developments
• Maintain close partnership with buyers, design, and inventory and coordinate with support areas and service providers

Skills

Strong knowledge of sourcing markets

Travel ready

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

PLM system

Job description

Williams-Sonoma is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager to develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned product categories. You will research markets, identify suppliers, and manage sourcing processes to ensure on-time delivery and quality across global partners.

The role requires collaboration with design teams, overseas offices, and suppliers, plus strong knowledge of sourcing markets and travel. The position is based in an office setting with regular on-site work in Brooklyn.