Sourcing Manager

Custom Ink; Ohio; Remote; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly organized Sourcing Manager to optimize supplier relationships and improve sourcing workflows. This remote position requires strong communication and data analysis skills, with a focus on operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in procurement and a proactive mindset, contributing to the company's growth and quality.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Employee Wellness

Family-Friendly Benefits

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles.
• Industry experience within PPAI or ASI is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain strong relationships with frontline supplier contacts.
• Provide market intelligence to inform strategic sourcing decisions.
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of promotional products.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Proactive mindset

Education

Relevant experience in procurement

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Overview:

• Workstyle:Remote, Work From Almost Anywhere

• Reports to: Senior Manager, Promo Sourcing

• Travel Expectations: Minimal; may include supplier visits or team offsites

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Sourcing Manager to support Custom Ink’s strategic sourcing initiatives. You will be a key player in optimizing supplier relationships, improving sourcing workflows, and ensuring accurate reconciliation and documentation processes. The ideal candidate brings:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain roles

• Industry experience within PPAI or ASI is strongly preferred

• Strong communication, documentation, and supplier relationship management skills

• Advanced proficiency with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and data analysis tools

• A proactive mindset and the ability to balance independent work with cross-functional collaboration

Compensation:

We are committed to providing pay transparency and equitable compensation.

• For this salaried exempt position is $71,000- $86,500 plus a performance bonus targeted at 5% of base salary, tied to individual/company performance and continued retention. Placement within the range is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to: knowledge, skills, years & depth of experience, and equity with internal team members.

The perks!

• Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with flexible paid time off policies and major paid holidays.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Complete Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage at a low cost through a PPO or HDHP plan to support your and your family’s well-being.

• Employee Wellness: Access to virtual medical consultations through MDLIVE, and mental health services through some of our preferred partners.

• Family-Friendly Benefits: Fully paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks, adoption assistance, and family-building benefits.

• Financial Wellness: Plan for the future with a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, complimentary life & AD&D insurance coverage, and access to financial planning resources.

• Professional Development: Grow your career with access to training programs, certifications, and tuition assistance.

What you’ll do:

• Build and sustain strong relationships with frontline supplier contacts to maintain quality and alignment

• Create and manage clear, accessible documentation for team procedures, onboarding, and supplier processes

• Provide market intelligence to inform strategic sourcing decisions and support product expansion efforts

• Collaborate cross-functionally to implement improvements and ensure efficient hand-offs across teams

• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of promotional products, serving as a subject matter expert for BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) partners

• Maintain and update critical sourcing tools and schedules, accounting for seasonal and regional variations

• Support Sourcing Leadership with error review processes, identifying root causes and driving improvements

How you’ll be measured:

• Effective management of reconciliation processes and error resolution

• High-quality contributions to process documentation, accuracy, and team training resources

• Strong collaboration and communication across internal and external partners

• Continued process optimization and identification of sourcing efficiencies

• Proactive involvement in new product sourcing and supplier evaluation initiatives

How you’ll make a difference:

As a Sourcing Manager, you will help ensure Custom Ink delivers exceptional products with speed, accuracy, and consistency. Your contributions to reconciliation, supplier relationships, and process documentation will drive operational excellence and help position the Sourcing Team as a key enabler of growth, quality, and customer satisfaction. Your efforts will also support a more resilient and scalable sourcing function that aligns with Custom Ink’s broader business goals.

Cover letters are preferred (not required), Custom Ink values individuality, so use your judgment and write to us in your own voice.

CustomInk, LLC (""Custom Ink"") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in all forms and are committed to maintaining a discrimination-free workplace that treats applicants and employees with dignity and respect. Our employment process is conducted without regard to race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic background, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other attributes protected by state, federal, and local law.

Custom Ink uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new team members. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please click here.

Custom Ink will only consider applicants who reside in states where it is registered to do business as an employer. We are currently not registered in the following states: AK, AR, CT, HI, ID, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, ND, NH, NM, OK, RI, SD, UT, VT, WV, WY.