Strategic Sourcing Manager — Hybrid, Growth & Sustainability

Thuma; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching up to 6%

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

100% paid parental leave

Employee stock option plan

40% off Thuma products

Job summary

Thuma is seeking a Sourcing Manager to join our team in a hybrid San Francisco office. You will own sourcing initiatives across the product life cycle, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to drive cost reductions, quality improvements, and faster time to market.

You will manage vendor relationships, lead cost negotiations, and align development milestones with launch timelines, while ensuring compliance and sustainability goals are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Sourcing, Product Development, and/or Production experience in multiple product and material categories; Home Furnishing experience preferred.
• Detail oriented and superior organization skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication; experience with international partners.
• Resourceful, able to problem-solve, prioritize and work independently.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Director to evaluate & allocate new product development initiatives to appropriate vendor(s) that meets brand aesthetic, quality and cost goals.
• Solicit RFQs, perform cost analysis, identify cost reduction opportunities and engage in cost negotiations.
• Manage vendor communications related to designated product categories.
• Drive development milestones to ensure deadlines are met, issues are flagged, and update the team as needed.
• Track and report on production schedules to ensure on-time shipment to support established launch dates.
• Establish and drive QA processes to ensure products meet our quality standards.
• Collaborate with in-country teams and suppliers on troubleshooting & root causing for quality issues, manage CAP implementation and tracking.
• Partner with Compliance team, communicate, and track required testing and labeling needs for new developments, adhering to compliance standards for applicable markets.
• Engage in supplier demand planning to ensure capacities meet volume forecasts.
• Provide support in vetting and onboarding of new vendors.
• Identify and implement opportunities for lead time and MOQ reduction and support chase strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify opportunities for innovation, SOPs and tools to improve efficiencies and speed to market.
• Support responsible sourcing across all products, sustainability initiatives, and high-quality product development.
• Manage special projects as needed.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Vendor management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Job description

Thuma is seeking a Sourcing Manager to join our team in a hybrid San Francisco office. You will own sourcing initiatives across the product life cycle, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to drive cost reductions, quality improvements, and faster time to market.

You will manage vendor relationships, lead cost negotiations, and align development milestones with launch timelines, while ensuring compliance and sustainability goals are met.