Sr. Manager, Sourcing

At Home; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

At Home is seeking a Senior Manager of Sourcing to serve as the liaison between Buyers and agents/factories. You will partner with the Sr. Director of Sourcing to develop sourcing strategies by category and drive margin savings through cost negotiations.

You will lead the Product Partner Matrix, analyze the Partner Scorecard data, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to align strategies with business needs. Travel internationally is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of international sourcing/buying in home goods with agents/factories.
• Strong analytical, negotiating and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to travel internationally and domestically.
• Experience with US/European retail model is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Product Partner Matrix process.
• Analyze data and make recommendations to grow/maintain/decline.
• Partner with Sr Director and cross-functional teams to align matrix to business needs.
• Identify gaps and present recommendations to fill.
• Negotiate costs during development; manage supplier performance.
• Plan international development trips and ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop talent and build relationships with vendors and internal teams.

Skills

International Sourcing

Negotiation

Data Analysis

Project Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

ROLE SCOPE

• 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
• Support strategic initiatives in coordination with the Sr Director of Sourcing and cross-functional partners
• 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
• Clearly communicate to vendor partners the guidelines of the ticketing and domestic / import shipping manuals

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Candidate must have a minimum of 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

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 Togethe r - 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.

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

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

At Home is proud to offer competitive benefits for non-temporary positions, including but n