Sourcing Manager

Pets+People Consumer Products; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pets + People, headquartered in New York, seeks a Sourcing Manager to partner with the Director of Sourcing and drive strategic initiatives across vendor development and cost optimization. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and process improvements to support new product launches.

You will build cross-functional relationships, manage multiple sourcing activities, and deliver on-time deliverables while navigating tariffs and the evolving trade environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years in Sourcing, Product Management or Operations.
• Experience in Consumer Products wholesale/import and project management.
• Strong communication, time management and data analysis skills.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with cross-functional partners and suppliers to produce positive results.
• Develop an intimate understanding of the business through data collection to drive data-based decisions.
• Execute sourcing initiatives in support of department priorities.
• Provide innovative & strategic solutions to sourcing challenges such as tariffs and the evolving trade environment.
• Track and follow up on sample development, costing, and timeline status, proactively flagging issues.
• Plan sourcing initiatives related to new product launches & launch calendars.
• Manage special projects as needed.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Initiative

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PLM system

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

At Pets + People, we make tails wag and customers smile with products brought to market through strategic licensing and innovation. Our brands make everyday life fresh, fun, and user-friendly for the whole family. Our team of over 80 dedicated employees is headquartered in New York City with both national and global support. With our background, experience, and network, we are uniquely positioned to extend the reach of any brand to a new market.

“We’ve been a pioneer in licensing since 2008, translating favorite brands into practical “pet” applications. In 2014, we expanded our vision into new markets within the “people” sector. Now, we are leveraging our long track record of success and applying it both to pets + people.” – Steven Shweky, Top Dog

Job Overview

The Sourcing Manager role will work closely with the Director of Sourcing to execute sourcing strategies and key initiatives to help achieve financial goals, while collaborating closely with the team’s other Sourcing Manager. The Sourcing Manager will provide a key assist to the Director of Sourcing in creating SOP’s, efficiencies and consistencies within the sourcing team while streamlining data and workflow related to development of new vendor and COO initiatives. A key success factor in this role will be the ability to manage multiple sourcing activities and provide on-time deliverables.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Build effective relationships with cross-functional partners, internal stakeholders and external suppliers to produce positive results.
• Develop an intimate understanding of the business through data collection to help drive data-based decisions.
• Execute sourcing initiatives in support of the department priorities.
• Ability to provide innovative & strategic solutions to sourcing challenges such as tariffs and the ever-changing trade environment.
• Track and follow up on sample development, costing, and timeline status, proactively flagging instances requiring attention.
• Plan sourcing initiatives as they relate to new product launches & launch calendars.
• Manage special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years of working experience.
• Experience in Sourcing, Product Management or Operations in a Consumer Products wholesale/import environment.
• Experience in Project Management.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to take direction, follow-through, and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Takes initiative in solution finding.
• Highly skilled in planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Strong data analytics and reporting – familiarity using a PLM system or similar.
• Ability to see big picture while understanding the importance of the small details.
• Ability to retain a depth of information.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to take direction, follow through and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows OS.