Sourcing Coordinator

Pets+People Consumer Products; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Extra WFH days

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision/pet insurance

Job summary

Pets + People Consumer Products is seeking a detail-oriented Sourcing Coordinator to support the Sourcing team in obtaining raw materials, packaging, and finished goods for consumer products. You will coordinate with suppliers, manage vendor records, track sample development, and help ensure on-time production while maintaining quality and cost standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3 years of sourcing or procurement experience in consumer goods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• 1–3 years in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain coordination.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; ERP/PLM experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing for new and existing consumer products, vet suppliers, request quotes, maintain vendor records.
• Issue and manage sample requests; track development to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers on samples, pricing, testing, and packaging.
• Maintain data in PLM and ERP systems, including costs, lead times, and vendor profiles.
• Collaborate with Product Development,Quality, and Supply Chain to meet specs and timelines.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues when needed.
• Assist cost analyses and identify cost-saving sourcing options.
• Support testing, compliance docs, and sustainability requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Merchandising, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

PLM

Job description

Pets + People is a leading manufacturer of pet and household consumer goods, partnering with top brands like Burt’s Bees, Arm & Hammer, Clorox, Glad, and entertainment properties such as Disney, Star Wars, and Harry Potter. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Sourcing Coordinator to help ensure the right materials, packaging, and products are in the right place at the right time, supporting our teams in delivering high-quality, innovative products to market.

Overview:

The Sourcing Coordinator supports the Sourcing team in sourcing raw materials, packaging, and finished goods for consumer products. This role helps manage vendor communication, track sample development, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality, cost, and compliance standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple product categories and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the sourcing process for new and existing consumer products, including identifying and vetting suppliers, requesting quotes, and maintaining vendor records.
• Issue and manage sample requests; monitor development status to ensure timely production and delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers on product samples, pricing, testing, and packaging requirements.
• Maintain accurate data in PLM, ERP, and sourcing systems, including cost sheets, lead times, and vendor profiles.
• Partner closely with Product Development, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure product specifications and timelines are met.
• Track supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness) escalating issues when needed.
• Support cost analysis and assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities or alternative sourcing options.
• Help manage product testing, compliance documentation, and sustainability requirements as applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Merchandising, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain coordination (consumer goods experience strongly preferred).
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; experience with ERP/PLM systems a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong follow-up and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Vendor and relationship management
• Time and project management
• Data accuracy and attention to detail
• Cross-functional teamwork
• Cost awareness and problem-solving

Company Perks:

• Hybrid role: three in-office days and two work from home days
• 20 additional work-from-home anywhere days
• Paid time off
• Healthy, dental, vision, and pet insurance