Sourcing Coordinator, 5 Month Contract

Owletcare; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in parenting products is seeking a temporary role in sourcing. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and oversee purchase orders. Qualifications include a degree in Supply Chain Management and relevant experience, with strong analytical and communication skills being essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field required.
• Experience in supply chain, procurement or buying role preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Assist in negotiating pricing structures for products.
• Generate purchase orders detailing the agreed-upon terms.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Business or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Owlet is changing the world of parenting with meaningful products that truly make a difference for millions around the world. Owlet has helped more than a million parents keep their children safe, while bringing joy and sleep to the parenting journey. We believe every parent deserves the peace of mind that comes with a better understanding of their baby’s needs.

We are hiring a temporary role to join the sourcing team.

The sourcing team drives the product life cycle process from concept to launch in support of our global design and vendor/partner. This team plays a key role in Owlet’s overall success by facilitating the development roadmap, selecting vendor/partner, establishing the supply chain, and managing vendor/partner relationships while seizing the best value of total cost of ownership.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Facilitate Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) with key suppliers to review performance, address concerns, and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance communication and collaboration with suppliers.

Pricing Negotiation and Cost Management:

• Assist in negotiating pricing structures for both newly developed and existing products, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with company objectives.
• Analyze market trends and competitor pricing to support negotiation strategies.
• Work closely with the finance team to ensure pricing models are financially sound.
• Monitoring monthly consignment inventory, yield loss, and PPV reports, excess inventory at contract manufacturer.

Purchase Order (PO) Creation:

• Generate purchase orders detailing the agreed-upon terms and conditions.
• Specify the type and quantity of materials required, delivery dates, and any other pertinent information.
• Keep tracking the purchase status of materials until they get delivered.

Vendor Set-Up and Records Management:

• Oversee the vendor set-up process, including the completion of necessary documentation such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Maintain organized records in the sourcing and procurement folder, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements .

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field
• Experience in a supply chain, procurement or buying role, preferably in manufacturing, retail, electronics
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and collaborative approach

PREFERRED:

• Experience with international sourcing or working with overseas suppliers
• Language skills, preferably Chinese.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices in procurement
• Certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM, CIPS) is a plus

Owlet Baby Care, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.