Sourcing Manager — Global Vendors & Cost Optimization

Crate and Barrel; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Fridays

Job summary

Crate and Barrel is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead a cross-functional team focused on optimizing cost strategies and expanding our vendor network from Northbrook, IL. The role emphasizes collaboration with Design, Buying, Planning and Quality to improve performance and margins.

The position is on-site in Northbrook with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays. Candidates should have deep experience in sourcing, product development, and people management to drive savings targets and strategic

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Sourcing or Product Development.
• 3 years relevant management experience.
• College Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Execute and advise on vendor strategies to support development and buying strategies.
• Negotiate first costs to meet targets with Merchants and ensure alignment with design/material direction.
• Develop and monitor pre-production activities to ensure timely completion.
• Track sampling and ensure samples are available by deadlines set in product development calendar.
• Analyze and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure.
• Monitor purchase order milestones and escalate delays to senior management.
• Identify vendor capabilities, including innovation in design and production, value, and CSR.
• Assess vendor capacities and collaborate with planning teams on projections and forecasts.
• Improve vendor reliability by managing vendor performance and achieving margin goals.
• Recruit, hire, train staff and participate in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor relationships

Team leadership

Project management

Education

College degree

Job description

Crate and Barrel is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead a cross-functional team focused on optimizing cost strategies and expanding our vendor network from Northbrook, IL. The role emphasizes collaboration with Design, Buying, Planning and Quality to improve performance and margins.

The position is on-site in Northbrook with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays. Candidates should have deep experience in sourcing, product development, and people management to drive savings targets and strategic