Global Sourcing Director | Strategic Leader, Flexible Scheduling

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.; Dallas Center (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. is seeking a seasoned leader to drive strategic planning and development of a global sourcing platform, delivering high-quality products with a healthy margin. You will coordinate with Merchandising, Planning, IT, Finance and Vendors to optimize costs and delivery timelines.

This role requires strong change management, supplier performance oversight, and a commitment to Kirkland’s Values while advancing direct importing strategy and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience leading global sourcing platforms with margin growth.
• Proven ability to coordinate across Merchandising, Planning, IT and Finance.
• Strong change management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and development of a global sourcing platform to deliver high quality products with margin growth.
• Act as key link between internal/external stakeholders including Merchandising, Planning, IT, Finance, Vendors, Legal and Supply Chain.
• Drive change management to introduce new initiatives and ensure execution of processes.
• Manage teams and stakeholders on sourcing strategy and calendar milestones for on-time products.
• Negotiate costs, ensure quality, and secure on-time shipments for assigned product categories.
• Leverage market intelligence to drive strategic impact across the business.
• Assess and adapt to dynamic business environments.
• Reinforce supplier management processes to ensure on-time orders, minimize costs, and address quality issues.
• Serve as subject matter expert on direct importing processes and strategy.
• Uphold Kirkland’s Values in all activities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Cost negotiations

Job description

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. is seeking a seasoned leader to drive strategic planning and development of a global sourcing platform, delivering high-quality products with a healthy margin. You will coordinate with Merchandising, Planning, IT, Finance and Vendors to optimize costs and delivery timelines.

This role requires strong change management, supplier performance oversight, and a commitment to Kirkland’s Values while advancing direct importing strategy and cross-functional teamwork.