Global Sourcing & Private Brand Coordinator

The Michael's Companies; Irving, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Telemedicine services

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Voluntary insurance options

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Michaels Companies, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is seeking an Assistant Global Sourcing Manager to support private brand sourcing strategies and meet financial goals across assigned product categories. The role emphasizes data analysis, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration with internal and external partners.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of sourcing or product development experience at a major retailer or brand are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience with a major retailer, brand or product development/sourcing company in a sourcing, production, buying or product development role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Sourcing Manager to implement Private Brand Sourcing strategies to achieve company and assigned category business objectives.
• Support the growth of private label through collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Collect data and conduct analysis for projects including RFP, category/classification, and vendor analysis to support sourcing operations.
• Monitor the sample approval process and alert appropriate partners if delays or problems arise.
• Support cost negotiation.
• Relay shortages and delivery issues to merchant and inventory team.
• Review QC issues with cross-functional teams and advise outcome to vendor.
• Manage the vendor setup process including reviewing vendor setup paperwork.
• Manage quote sheets and item setup with cross functional partners for timely execution.
• Serve as a key liaison for day-to-day global sourcing operations and coordinate with overseas offices and vendors.
• Organise cross-functional meetings with information preparation and analysis for transition meetings, vendor matrix review meetings, and vendor visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Michaels Companies, headquartered in Irving, Texas, is seeking an Assistant Global Sourcing Manager to support private brand sourcing strategies and meet financial goals across assigned product categories. The role emphasizes data analysis, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration with internal and external partners.

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of sourcing or product development experience at a major retailer or brand are required.