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Havenly Brands (Havenly, Interior Define, Burrow, The Citizenry, The Inside, and St. Frank) · 2 months ago

Assistant Sourcing Manager - Furniture

New York, New York

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $65K/yr

3+ years exp

Havenly is a leading interior-design service based in Denver, and they are seeking an Assistant Sourcing Manager to support their Furniture Sourcing Manager. The role involves managing vendor relationships, coordinating RFPs, maintaining bills of materials, and assisting with cost analysis to ensure products meet aesthetic and functional requirements while achieving cost targets.

ConsumerE-CommerceHome DecorInterior Design

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support vendor management & sourcing: Assist in identifying and evaluating upholstery manufacturers and material suppliers across Asia, Europe and the United States. Maintain supplier databases, organize business reviews and support onboarding processes

Coordinate RFPs & contract administration: Help draft RFPs, compare proposals and negotiate sample pricing and terms. Track contract deliverables and manage purchase orders and sample requests through completion

Maintain BOMs & cost data: Update and maintain detailed bills of materials (BOMs)—the comprehensive lists of materials, components and operations needed to manufacture each product. Gather cost inputs for frames, foam, fabrics, hardware and packaging and assist with cost analysis and budgeting

Packaging & logistics coordination: Work with suppliers and internal teams to confirm packaging specifications, order custom packaging and ensure that finished goods are packed efficiently and sustainably

Assist with supplier discovery & AI tools: Use AI‑enabled search platforms and market databases to research new suppliers and support vendor discovery

Cross‑functional communication: Serve as the liaison between sourcing, design, product development and operations, ensuring that everyone has up‑to‑date information on materials, costs and lead times. Facilitate sample review meetings and track action items

Quality & sustainability oversight: Help review samples for workmanship and durability and work with vendors to address issues. Ensure that suppliers adhere to ethical and environmental standards

Qualification

Sourcing experienceVendor managementBOM maintenanceERP/MRP systemsFurniture materials knowledgeAI proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply‑Chain Management, Business, Industrial Design or a related field

3–5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement or supply‑chain management, preferably in furniture or consumer goods

Familiarity with furniture construction and materials; ability to understand how raw materials, labor and packaging contribute to finished‑goods pricing

Experience maintaining BOMs and working with ERP/MRP systems or advanced spreadsheets

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

AI proficiency or openness: Willingness to learn and leverage AI‑driven tools for supplier discovery, cost analysis and market research

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time