Sourcing Contractor

BLR Holdings, Inc.; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

401K plan

Weekly paychecks

Job summary

Cella is seeking a Sourcing Specialist for the Kids Division in Framingham, MA. The role focuses on private label development, negotiating pricing, and shaping agent/vendor structures to support trend-right apparel.

You will analyze complex product data in Excel and collaborate with Merchants and cross-functional teams to ensure timely shipments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, or related field.
• Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas.
• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word).
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communicator with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Source private label programs by building relationships with Agents, Vendors, and Buyers.
• Negotiate pricing and determine strategic order placement based on factory capabilities, delivery, and quality.
• Analyze and report complex product data in Excel to support product decisions.
• Evaluate agent/vendor/factory structures for private label apparel.
• Manage duty-free programs and ensure compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with Merchants and cross-functional teams to ensure timely shipments.

Skills

Excel advanced

Analytical skills

MS Office

Communication

Math skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Framingham, MA (Hybrid: 3 days remote / 2 days onsite)Position Type: Full-Time, W2 Contract (1-year duration)Compensation Range: $40 - 45 per hourAre you a data-savvy sourcing professional looking to drive private label development for a world-class retail organization? Cella is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join our client's Kids Division, playing a pivotal role in negotiating prices, executing product visions, and driving agent/vendor structures for trend-right apparel.Responsibilities:Source private label programs by building strong working relationships with Agents, Vendors, and Buyers.Negotiate pricing and determine strategic order placement based on factory capabilities, delivery, and quality standards.Analyze and report complex product data within advanced Excel spreadsheets to support product development decisions.Continuously evaluate the agent/vendor/factory structure for private label apparel.Manage duty-free programs and maintain all required compliance documentation.Ensure factories meet organizational standards for garment quality and operational capability.Collaborate closely with Merchants, Managers, and cross-functional teams to execute product vision and ensure timely shipment.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Finance, or a related field.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas).Strong mathematical and analytical skills with demonstrated experience synthesizing complex data.Proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word).Exceptional multitasking capabilities with a track record of managing multiple concurrent programs to tight deadlines.Collaborative communicator who presents ideas clearly to both individuals and groups.JOBID: 082026-144538#LI-CELLA#LI-AU3Equal 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.