Sourcing Specialist (Hybrid)

Cella; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401K plan

Job summary

Cella is seeking a contract specialist to support global sourcing and negotiation activities from Framingham, MA. You will work closely with international vendors and internal teams to sharpen negotiation strategies and ensure product quality across a massive brand portfolio.

Excellent Excel skills and strong analytical abilities are required to manage margins, timelines, and compliance. This role offers a fast-paced environment with cross-functional exposure and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• High proficiency in Excel is mandatory.
• Strong negotiation/communications skills and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Sourcing manager with negotiation strategy to achieve best margins while maintaining quality.
• Communicates daily with overseas offices/agents/vendors and internal merchant's team and PD partners.
• Heavy work in Microsoft Excel, including pivots, formulas, and advanced math.
• Collaborates with Sourcing manager, Product development and Design team for guidance.
• Helps keep the team on the time and action calendar with overseas offices and product development.
• Assists in evaluating and approving new vendors for corporate compliance.
• Tracks weekly production to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Job description

Compensation Range: $35 - 40 per hour

Step into a dynamic role where your mastery of Excel and analytical skills will directly influence the global supply chain for a retail powerhouse. You will collaborate daily with international vendors and internal design teams to sharpen negotiation strategies and ensure every product meets the highest standards of quality. This is your chance to join an inclusive, fast-paced environment where your keen eye for detail and analytical skills will drive real impact across a massive portfolio of brands!

Location: Framingham, Massachusetts

Job Type: Contract

Compensation Range: $35 - 40 per hour

Step into a dynamic role where your mastery of Excel and analytical skills will directly influence the global supply chain for a retail powerhouse. You will collaborate daily with international vendors and internal design teams to sharpen negotiation strategies and ensure every product meets the highest standards of quality. This is your chance to join an inclusive, fast-paced environment where your keen eye for detail and analytical skills will drive real impact across a massive portfolio of brands!

Responsibilities

• Assists the Sourcing manager with the negotiation strategy to achieve the best possible margin while ensuring quality is not compromised.
• Communicates daily, and in a timely manner, with our overseas offices/agents/vendors as well as our internal merchant's team and PD partners.
• Heavy work in Microsoft Excel. Mandatory proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including knowledge around working on pivots, mastering formulas, advanced math skills.
• Collaborates and consults with Sourcing manager, Product development and Design team for functional guidance.
• Assists the Sourcing manager with keeping the team on the time and action calendar - working with the overseas offices/agents and product development team.
• Assists the Sourcing manager in recommending and ensuring that new vendors meet corporate compliance requirements.
• Weekly production tracking ensuring on time deliveries.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• High proficiency in Excel is mandatory.
• Strong negotiation/communications skills/math skills.
• Experience within Production / Retail / Supply Chain or Manufacturing required.
• Highly detailed oriented.
• Handles complexity well, being nimble, able to handle multiple projects at the same time.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.