Mgr. Global Sourcing

Flexsteel Industries, Inc.; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. seeks a Senior Global Sourcing professional to bridge Asia-sourced materials and Mexico manufacturing. You will lead supplier strategy, negotiate contracts, and drive improvements in cost, quality, and delivery while supporting new product introductions.

Required is 5–7 years of global sourcing experience with Asia and Mexico, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and a track record of cross‑functional collaboration. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of related sourcing experience.
• Experience with global suppliers, esp. Asia and Mexico.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Equal Opportunity Employer; Know Your Rights notice compliance.

Responsibilities

• Bridge sourcing strategies between Asia suppliers and Mexico operations.
• Develop global sourcing plans to ensure cost, lead time, quality, and continuity.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance via KPIs.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and SIOP for NPI.
• Drive supplier qualification, visits, capability assessments, and onboarding.
• Lead actions to improve total cost of ownership and service levels.

Skills

Global sourcing

Supplier development

Contract negotiation

KPIs/scorecards

NPI collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Job description

• Act as a key liaison bridging commodity and component sourcing strategies between Asia-based suppliers and Mexico manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment on cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop global sourcing strategies to secure reliable supply of raw materials and components while mitigating supply chain risks, such as foam, plywood, motors.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, performance management (KPIs/scorecards), and continuous improvement to optimize total cost of ownership, quality, and service levels.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and SIOP to support new product introduction (NPI), drive strategic growth initiatives, and ensure successful product launches.
• Accountable for supplier quality and on‑time delivery performance across assigned suppliers. Establish performance expectations, monitor key metrics, lead corrective action and recovery plans, and partner with suppliers and cross‑functional teams to resolve issues and drive sustainable improvements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to support innovation and NPI projects, including contract negotiations, supplier visits, capability assessments, and new supplier onboarding.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required to support supplier development, sourcing initiatives, and project execution.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree is required, (Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field)

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

5-7 Years of related work experience is required.

Demonstrated sourcing experience with global suppliers, particularly in Asia and Mexico

Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) programs is required

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.