Strategic Global Sourcing Manager

The Guitar Center Company; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K plus company match

Mental health support

Paid sick/holiday/vacation time

Employee discount program

Tuition reimbursement options

Job summary

Guitar Center is seeking a Manager, Sourcing to support the Director of Sourcing and Supply Chain in executing global sourcing strategies across assigned categories. You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost efficiency, and collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, Quality, and Supply Chain to align with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of sourcing processes, including analytics and digital tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Business, Engineering).
• 6–8 years in sourcing/procurement/supply chain with 2–3 years in leadership or project roles.
• Proven ability to develop and execute global sourcing strategies for consumer goods or multi-category environments.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and supplier-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies across assigned product categories to drive cost efficiency and supplier performance.
• Manage day-to-day supplier relationships and support negotiations for cost, quality, and delivery.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through value engineering and competitive bidding.
• Support global sourcing footprint optimization and monitor geopolitical/tariff impacts.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Merchandising, and Quality to align sourcing with timelines and standards.
• Ensure supplier compliance with ethical, regulatory, and quality requirements; support audits and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor and report KPIs related to supplier performance and cost savings.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Supply chain

Analytical

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Global sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP platforms

Sourcing systems

Supply chain analytics tools

Job description

Guitar Center is seeking a Manager, Sourcing to support the Director of Sourcing and Supply Chain in executing global sourcing strategies across assigned categories. You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost efficiency, and collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, Quality, and Supply Chain to align with strategic goals.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement of sourcing processes, including analytics and digital tools