Sourcing Manager

At Home Group Inc.; Coppell (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental, Vision, Life, Disability

Store discount

Job summary

At Home Group Inc. is seeking a Sourcing Manager to bridge Buyers and agents/factories, shaping the overall sourcing strategy by category. The role partners with the Sr.

Director of Sourcing and stakeholders to optimize margins, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-saving initiatives. The position requires 6–10 years in international sourcing, a bachelor's degree, strong project management, and travel readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 6–10 years' experience in international sourcing and/or buying.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to source from and work with overseas markets.
• Strong ability to identify global issues and communicate within the organization.
• Analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop/maintain strong working relationships with peers and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates leadership and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills.
• Willing and able to travel for market and store trips.
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
• Possesses a clear understanding of the supply chain: product development, sourcing, packaging, and shipping.
• Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadline.
• Takes calculated risks to achieve results.
• Develops creative solutions to business issues.
• Prior experience working in a US/European retail business model is a plus.
• International travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Product Partner Matrix process.
• Compile and analyze data (Product Partner Scorecard) and make recommendations for grow/maintain/decline.
• Partner with Sr Director of Sourcing, Trend and Merchant Partners to align the matrix to the business needs.
• Identify any gaps in the matrix and present recommendations to fill to the team.
• Balance global risks with country-of-origin diversification plans.
• Communicate action plans with Agents/Product Partners.
• Assist in onboarding new agents/factories.
• Track, report and manage agent/factory performance.
• Drive margin savings through cost negotiations during the development process.
• Identify cost improvement opportunities (bidding).
• Clarify and communicate specs and product engineering details, labeling, and packaging instructions and other information to in country sourcing and/or vendors.
• Negotiate the costs from the directives.
• Compile and submit costing worksheets for PO creation to Merchant Partners.
• Manage and enforce the product development calendar for optimal operational efficiency.
• Plan and manage international development trips.
• Execute, manage, and report on production, resolve any issues to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop team talent across all areas.
• Build collaborative relationships with business and support teams.
• Perform project work as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

International sourcing

Project management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Supply chain knowledge

Strategic thinking

Risk assessment

Creativity

US/European retail experience

International travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Sourcing Manager

Work Location Details

Work Location: Home Office - Coppell, TX

• Onsite: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
• Work from Home: Mondays and Fridays

Job Summary

The Sourcing Manager is the liaison between the Buyers and agents/factories. This position is responsible for partnering closely with the Sr. Director of Sourcing in developing the overall sourcing strategy by category.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead the Product Partner Matrix process
• Compile and analyze data (Product Partner Scorecard) and make recommendations for grow/maintain/decline
• Partner with Sr Director of Sourcing, Trend and Merchant Partners to align the matrix to the business needs
• Identify any gaps in the matrix and present recommendations to fill to the team
• Balance global risks with country-of-origin diversification plans
• Communicate action plans with Agents/Product Partners
• Assist in onboarding new agents/factories
• Track, report and manage agent/factory performance
• Drive margin savings through cost negotiations during the development process
• Identify cost improvement opportunities (bidding)
• Clarify and communicate specs and product engineering details, labeling, and packaging instructions and other information to in country sourcing and/or vendors
• Negotiate the costs from the directives
• Compile and submit costing worksheets for PO creation to Merchant Partners
• Manage and enforce the product development calendar for optimal operational efficiency
• Plan and manage international development trips
• Execute, manage, and report on production, resolve any issues to ensure on-time delivery
• Develop team talent across all areas
• Build collaborative relationships with business and support teams
• Perform project work as assigned

Qualifications And Competencies

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Candidate must have a minimum of 6 -10 years' experience in international sourcing and/or buying, preferably within home goods, working directly with agents/factories
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to source from and work with overseas markets as needed
• Strong ability to identify global issues and communicate within the organization
• Demonstrate strong analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills
• Ability develop/maintain strong working relationship with peers and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrates leadership and decision-making skills
• Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills
• Willing and able to travel for market and store trips
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
• Possesses a clear understanding of the supply chain: product development, sourcing, packaging, and shipping
• Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadline
• Takes calculated risks to achieve results
• Develops creative solutions to business issues
• Prior experience working in a US/European retail business model is a plus
• International travel required

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Home Office
• Must be able to remain stationary at a desktop workspace for extended periods of time.
• Ability to move about an office environment.

OUR MISSION, VISION, VALUES

MISSION: We empower people to design their best life at home through style, quality, and everyday value.

VISION: To be the most loved home brand inspiring people to live beautifully every day.

Values

Create and Inspire – Creativity and innovation inspire our customers and each other to do better and be better together.

Win Together – Great teams are inclusive, collaborative, and high performing. Our best work and best experiences come from valuing every voice and working together to win.

Do The Right Thing – Design it right, make it right, and always do it right – with integrity, transparency, and accountability for our customers, our team and community at large.

Make It Better – Strive to continually learn and improve. Use data-driven insights, take smart risks and drive innovation, efficiency, and efficacy in everything we do.

Enjoy the Ride – Happy teams perform better and find greater fulfillment and enjoyment at At Home.

To learn more about At Home, please click Company Overview.

Summary Of Benefits

Part-Time

• 401(k) W/ Employer Match
• Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 25% Store Discount (Seasonal TMs Included)

Full-Time - All Prior Benefits PLUS

• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Volunteer Time

ACCOMMODATIONS

If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the hiring process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTICE

When you're a part of At Home, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit team. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. At Home is committed to knitting diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our culture - we respect, appreciate, and celebrate the experiences and qualities that differentiate everyone on the At Home team.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job and duties. Employees may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities. Employment remains at-will and nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship.

Who We Are

Discover At Home, the Home and Holiday Décor Superstore with endless aisles of must-have styles at prices so low you won't believe it. We are a dynamic, fast-paced retail brand with exciting career opportunities offering growth and a fun job you’ll love. We boast over 238 retail stores across 39 states, multiple distribution centers, and a modern corporate headquarters located in Coppell, TX. We have open positions that value imagination and diversity, giving people the opportunity to explore, grow, and help shape our future.

About Us

When you're a part of our team, you have the full support of a diverse, close-knit team in our stores. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law. At Home is committed to knitting diversity and inclusion into the fabric of our culture; we respect, appreciate and celebrate the experiences and qualities that differentiate everyone on the At Home team.