Global Sourcing Strategist

Williams-Sonoma; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k) and investment opportunities

Paid vacations, holidays, and time off

Health, dental and vision insurance

Commuter benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma in San Francisco is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager to help develop and implement seasonal and long-term sourcing strategies for assigned product categories. You will identify production markets and suppliers that meet supply requirements and collaborate with design and overseas teams to align sourcing with product goals.

You will manage sourcing processes, drive cost negotiations, and ensure on-time delivery, quality, and profitability while mitigating risk across regions.

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 design team and overseas offices to execute creative designs, ensure product quality, meet on-time delivery, support speed to market, maximize profitability, and minimize risk by diversifying countries and suppliers.
• Partner with design during development to identify source markets and suppliers for requested materials and products.
• Manage sourcing processes and procedures to deliver Williams-Sonoma products on time, including vendor & material development, cost negotiations, production placement, and supplier relationships.
• Troubleshoot seasonal product issues and focus on core and top seasonal investments.
• Update and maintain product information via the PLM system and coordinate with overseas offices, suppliers, and service providers.

Skills

Sourcing markets knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS

Job description

Williams-Sonoma in San Francisco is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager to help develop and implement seasonal and long-term sourcing strategies for assigned product categories. You will identify production markets and suppliers that meet supply requirements and collaborate with design and overseas teams to align sourcing with product goals.

You will manage sourcing processes, drive cost negotiations, and ensure on-time delivery, quality, and profitability while mitigating risk across regions.