Retail Sourcing Specialist

BLR Holdings, Inc.; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

AD&D

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Job summary

Cella by Randstad Digital in Framingham, MA is seeking a detail-driven Sourcing Specialist to support the Sourcing Manager for direct import private label soft home goods. You will bridge overseas vendors, product development, and internal merchants to optimize pricing, quality, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include strategy development, vendor communication, advanced Excel data analysis, production tracking, vendor onboarding for compliance, and cross-functional projects with Design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Retail, Production, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel with advanced formulas, math models, and pivot tables.
• Strong negotiation tactics, quantitative/mathematical aptitude, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sourcing Manager in developing negotiation strategies to secure maximum product margins while maintaining high quality standards.
• Maintain daily, clear communication across overseas offices, agents, suppliers, and internal merchant/product development partners.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Quantitative/mathematical aptitude

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Framingham, MA (Hybrid Schedule Required)Duration: Full-Time W2 Contract (30-40 hours/week; potential for extension or conversion based on business needs and performance)Compensation Range: $30.00 - $40.00 / hourAccelerate your career in global retail supply chain management with a major industry leader! Cella is seeking a detail-driven Sourcing Specialist - in this dynamic position, you will work directly alongside the Sourcing Manager for direct import private label soft home goods, serving as a critical bridge between overseas vendors, product development teams, and internal merchants to drive optimal pricing, quality, and on-time delivery.Responsibilities:Strategic Collaboration & Negotiation: Assist the Sourcing Manager in developing negotiation strategies to secure maximum product margins while maintaining high quality standards.Vendor & Stakeholder Communication: Maintain daily, clear communication across overseas offices, agents, suppliers, and internal merchant/product development partners.Data Management & Analytics: Conduct heavy data analysis in Microsoft Excel using advanced formulas, math functions, and pivot tables to track costs and capacity.Production Tracking & Timelines: Manage weekly production schedules to identify delivery risks, evaluate factory capacity and lead times, and keep teams aligned with time-and-action calendars.Vendor Compliance: Assist in vetting and onboarding new vendors to ensure complete adherence to strict corporate compliance standards.Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Design, Product Development, and Sourcing leaders for functional guidance and execute special projects as assigned.Qualifications:Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent practical experience) with prior background in Retail, Production, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing.Technical Mastery: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required (must be comfortable creating advanced formulas, math models, and pivot tables).Core Skills: Exceptional negotiation tactics, strong quantitative/mathematical aptitude, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities.Operational Drive: Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proven capacity to handle multi-project complexity and remain nimble in a fast-paced environment.JOBID: 032026-126826#PLEqual Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail] offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.ABOUT CELLAWe are passionate about connecting you with the right role at the right organization—and providing you great benefits for the great work you do. With an attractive compensation package including competitive salary, 401(k) plan, weekly paychecks, holiday pay and a health benefits program, we have you covered.Cella is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for creative, marketing, digital and proposal development teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win. Our staffing solutions include freelance, contract, temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions. Cella has earned the 2022 Best of Staffing Client and Talent 10-Year Diamond Awards—an honor earned by only 1% of staffing firms in the U.S. Cella is an equal opportunity employer.