Remote AI‑Driven Furniture Sourcing Lead

Kickstart Seed Fund; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Design services and discounts

Job summary

Kickstart Seed Fund is hiring a Furniture Sourcing Manager to lead procurement from New York, focusing on upholstered furniture. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with design and product teams to meet sustainability and quality goals while optimizing costs.

The role requires 7+ years of experience in sourcing, deep knowledge of construction, and expertise in managing BOMs. Targeted compensation is $90,000, benefiting from a full rewards package including health benefits and discounts.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in furniture sourcing or manufacturing procurement.
• Deep knowledge of upholstered construction and procurement.
• Expertise in managing BOMs and understanding cost contributions.

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing strategy and vendor relationships.
• Negotiate pricing and lead RFPs.
• Optimize packaging and logistics.
• Drive cross-functional product development.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

AI fluency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Kickstart Seed Fund is hiring a Furniture Sourcing Manager to lead procurement from New York, focusing on upholstered furniture. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with design and product teams to meet sustainability and quality goals while optimizing costs.

The role requires 7+ years of experience in sourcing, deep knowledge of construction, and expertise in managing BOMs. Targeted compensation is $90,000, benefiting from a full rewards package including health benefits and discounts.