Manager, Sourcing
1 month ago
We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.**About the Sourcing Team**
Execute strategic sourcing goals globally to address Company and Brand business needs within the organization. This position is responsible for working with multiple departments and communicating important Sourcing updates to the leadership team in Merchandising at WSI, Inventory at WSI, Product Development at WSI, Quality Assurance, and Global offices.
**Overview of the Sourcing Manager role**
You will execute against defined sourcing strategy to ensure product development meets criteria of cost competitiveness, supplier capabilities, sustainability, quality, country and vendor risk while representing brands needs within your category.
This role is onsite in SF 4X a week.
**Responsibilities**
- Provide coaching and training to associate and/ or cross-functional team
- Influence brand leadership and cross-functional partners to achieve balanced category strategy
- Represent the brand to WSGO partners and collaborate on management of product
- Focus efforts on management of core and top seasonal investments
- Troubleshoot seasonal product issues related to development, production and/or delivery in assigned categories
- Manage sourcing processes and procedures in the assigned categories to successfully execute and deliver WSI products on time, which meet the design, quality and value mission.
- Monitors vendor performance & provides feedback to suppliers on their performance
- Collaborate with our Williams Sonoma Global Operations (WSGO) partners
- Update and maintain accurate product information via our Product Life Cycle Management system
- Wear Test Management—track samples and progress of wear testing (if required)
- Work with cross functional teams including Product Development, Merchandising, WSGO, and Inventory to achieve company initiatives
- Demonstrates high level of organization skills and can quickly prioritize based on the needs of the business
**Criteria**
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in international sourcing within the retail or manufacturing industry.
- 1-2 years of experience in a specific category sourcing is a plus, but not required
- Management experience leading a team 4+ years college education (BA/BS)
**Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion**
We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences—whatever they may be—are valued, explored and appreciated.
**Benefits Just for You**
Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:
- A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
- Tax-free commuter benefits A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
**Your Journey in Continued Learning**
- In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
- Resources for self-development
- Advisor (Mentor) program
- Career development workshops and learning programs Speaker series
- WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration). _
- This role is not eligible for relocation assistance. _
- Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances. _
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- The expected starting pay range for this position is $104,000-$120,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities._
- Our Company
- Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west
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