Job Description

What You'll be Doing:

• Providing domestic and global product sourcing expertise to the team and the entire category utilizing a skill set that includes sourcing strategy development, vendor identification/evaluation, negotiation, and on-going management.
• Manages complex supplier negotiations that include multi-platform categories and complex distribution channels.
• Partnering with the Director of Sourcing, Buyers, Brand Leads and cross-functional positions (e.g. QA, Regulatory, Packaging, etc.)

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area required (Sourcing, Procurement, Product Development, Merchandising, Manufacturing).
• 4+ years of experience in product sourcing both domestically and globally.
• Product sourcing experience for a retailer, direct sales organization, wholesaler or manufacturer and have 4+ years of experience with steady progression to positions of increased responsibility.
• Must have a successful track record sourcing raw materials/finished product both domestically and globally and sourcing hard (traded inputs) commodities, soft commodities (buyer/seller markets), and value-added products.
• Must have a robust understanding of how key cost inputs and global supply/demand trends contribute to volatile market conditions and be able to execute corresponding category level risk mitigation strategies.
• Must be aware of current trends in the industry.
• Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies for raw materials and finished products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive thinker and problem solver.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Does not have P&L responsibility but must have a record of solid financial success in product sourcing and P&L management.