Global Sourcing Specialist

Industry: Pet retail and consumer products

About the Opportunity

Our client is a national specialty retailer with a large private brand portfolio. Their global sourcing team recently centralized operations at headquarters and is actively building out the group, so this is a chance to join a team in growth mode with real visibility.

This role sits on the sourcing team as an individual contributor supporting private brand product in an assigned category. It is a strong fit for someone with a couple of years of sourcing or procurement experience who likes owning vendor relationships, digging into cost, and keeping a lot of moving pieces on track.

Note:

this position is replacing an existing full-time seat, and there is genuine conversion potential for the right person.

• Own supplier relationships for an assigned private brand category
• Communicate with domestic and international vendors on pricing, timelines, and production status
• Negotiate costing and analyze cost drivers to make sure product hits profitability targets
• Move new product development from concept through production to on-time delivery
• Monitor product already on shelf to protect in-stock position
• Troubleshoot and problem solve as issues come up across your categories
• Partner with merchants, inventory, product development, and design to bring product to life

• 2-3 years of sourcing or procurement experience. Direct or indirect procurement both work
• Experience communicating with and negotiating with suppliers or vendors
• Solid cost analysis skills. You can explain why something costs what it costs and push for a better number
• Strong Excel. This is the tool you’ll be in every day
• Excellent communication. You can adjust how you deliver a message depending on the audience
• Well organized, comfortable running several things at once
• Collaborative and adaptable. The team is evolving and priorities shift
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Industry background is flexible. You do not need retail experience. Merchandising, buying, or product development backgrounds are welcome, though direct sourcing experience is prioritized. International supplier experience is a plus but not required.

• Hours are somewhat fluid. Global suppliers mean occasional early morning or evening calls
• Interview process is one to two virtual rounds, behavioral in style
• The team is moving fast and looking for someone who can start soon

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40 to $44/HR. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About SKILL:
Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.

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