Global Sourcing Lead — Vendor Relations & Strategy

Lakeshore Learning Materials; Carson (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus eligible

Paid parental leave

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible benefits

On-site preschool for employees’ kids

On-site gym

Employee discount

Casual dress

Descripción de la vacante

Lakeshore Learning Materials is seeking a Vendor Manager on our Global Sourcing team in Carson, CA. You will own complex cross‑functional sourcing projects, coordinate with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Quality and international partners to keep our vendor network and product pipeline on track.

You thrive solving layered supply chain problems, building partnerships that endure, and translating intricate information into clear, actionable direction for diverse audiences.

Formación

• 6+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement or supply chain, with demonstrated ownership of supplier relationships and negotiations in domestic and/or international environments
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional projects independently—managing scope, timelines, stakeholder coordination and issue resolution without close supervision
• Strong analytical skills with hands‑on experience evaluating supplier costs, pricing strategies, margins and operational data to inform business decisions
• Working knowledge of supply chain operations, including inventory management, lead times, product life cycle changes, compliance requirements and import/export sourcing practices
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel; comfortable working across business reporting tools to build and present data‑driven insights

Responsabilidades

• Leading complex, cross-functional sourcing projects end-to-end—from planning and stakeholder alignment through execution and follow-up—ensuring deliverables land on time and support broader business priorities
• Serving as the primary point of contact for assigned domestic and import vendors, managing day-to-day communication, performance follow-up and escalation resolution across Import Merchandising, Domestic Merchandising and Domestic OEM categories
• Driving resolution of supplier issues—including quality concerns, lead‑time challenges, backorders, packaging changes, compliance requirements and cost negotiations—bringing clear recommendations and follow‑through to every escalation
• Evaluating retail and commercial business needs to support annual pricing strategies, co‑op negotiations and vendor cost reviews, balancing competing priorities to protect both the customer experience and business continuity
• Contributing to high‑impact sourcing initiatives such as ERP implementation, distribution center projects, vendor manual updates and process improvements—applying your sourcing expertise to shape better tools and workflows
• Partnering with global and domestic suppliers as well as internal teams across six or more functions, translating complex information into clear, actionable direction for diverse audiences

Conocimientos

Sourcing

Procurement

Supply Chain

Cross-functional leadership

ERP systems

Excel

Data analysis

Vendor management

Negotiations

Project management

Herramientas

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Descripción del empleo

Lakeshore Learning Materials is seeking a Vendor Manager on our Global Sourcing team in Carson, CA. You will own complex cross‑functional sourcing projects, coordinate with Merchandising, Supply Chain, Quality and international partners to keep our vendor network and product pipeline on track.

You thrive solving layered supply chain problems, building partnerships that endure, and translating intricate information into clear, actionable direction for diverse audiences.