Global Sourcing Associate: Strategy & Supplier Partnerships

West Elm; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous discount on WSI brands

401(k) plan

Paid vacations and holidays

Health benefits, dental and vision

Tax-free commuter benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager to help develop and implement seasonal and long-term sourcing strategies for its product categories.

This role will partner with design teams and overseas offices to identify source markets and suppliers, manage vendor research and development, and ensure on-time delivery and quality while maximizing profitability. The position is based in Dumbo, Brooklyn, with a 4x/week office presence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the design team and overseas offices/suppliers in assigned category(s) to:
• Execute creative designs
• Ensure product quality
• Meet on‑time delivery
• Support speed to market
• Maximize profitability
• Minimize risk, e.g., diversifying country and supplier placement
• Understand the global landscape and opportunities
• Partner with the design team during the development process to identify source markets and suppliers for requested materials, finishes, and products in the assigned product category(s).
• Manage sourcing processes and procedures in the assigned category(s) to successfully execute and deliver WSI products on time, which meet the design, quality, and value mission.
• Troubleshoot seasonal product issues related to the development
• Focus efforts on the management of core and top seasonal investments
• Update and maintain accurate product information via our PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system
• Partners with overseas offices and suppliers in managing the assigned category(s).
• A close working partnership with buyers, design, and inventory.
• Coordinates with all support areas on new developments: QA, Engineering, Testing, Inspections, Packaging, and Inventory.
• Close coordination with overseas offices, suppliers, and service providers.

Skills

Strong knowledge of sourcing markets

Travel required

Education

BA/BS

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager to help develop and implement seasonal and long-term sourcing strategies for its product categories.

This role will partner with design teams and overseas offices to identify source markets and suppliers, manage vendor research and development, and ensure on-time delivery and quality while maximizing profitability. The position is based in Dumbo, Brooklyn, with a 4x/week office presence.