Big R Farm and Home · 1 month ago
Product Sourcing & Development Lead
Mattoon, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$60K/yr - $79K/yr
8+ years expRural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities they serve. The Product Sourcing & Development Lead is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies and managing the full product lifecycle of import items to deliver high-quality products to customers.
Consumer GoodsSalesShopping
Responsibilities
Oversee the global sourcing footprint and manage product lifecycles for all import items
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing and product development processes
Track and maintain accurate pricing, profitability, and cost files for imported products
Develop and execute cost improvement strategies without compromising quality or brand standards
Facilitate product reviews, RFQs, and line reviews in collaboration with cross-functional teams
Manage the complete import ordering process, from forecasting through delivery
Maintain an up-to-date import product catalog and develop long-term product roadmaps
Ensure on-time execution of seasonal and everyday product timelines
Identify, establish, and manage international vendor partnerships to support business growth
Monitor and report on global tariffs, currency fluctuations, and other supply chain factors affecting cost of goods
Create and maintain product market landscapes to help identify product line opportunities
Oversee vendor onboarding processes, including Vendor Business Agreements (VBA) and Vendor Partnership Agreements (VPA)
Partner with sourcing vendors to identify new product and program opportunities
Collaborate with the Supply Chain and Compliance teams to ensure accurate HTS code maintenance within Oracle
Generate and analyze sourcing and financial reports to support data-driven decisions
Conduct recurring meetings with buying teams to review product performance, order status, and margin improvement opportunities
Regularly visit stores, distribution centers, and competitor locations to assess product quality, value, and market competitiveness
Track comparable products and pricing trends to ensure Rural King’s import items remain competitively positioned
Lead and mentor team members in alignment with Rural King’s core value principles
Exercise discretion, independent judgment, and professionalism in all aspects of decision-making and business conduct
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years of experience in sourcing, product development, or product management, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
Strong understanding of retail business practices; experience in the Farm & Home channel is highly preferred
Proficiency in the Oracle merchandising platform and Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop team members effectively
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Benefits
401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
Healthcare plans to support your needs
Virtual doctor visits
Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
15% Associate Discount
Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
Associate Assistance Program
RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
24/7 Chaplaincy Services
Company paid YMCA Family Membership
Company
Big R Farm and Home
The official page for Big R Farm and Home (formerly Rural King Supply) Stores. Family owned/operated for over 58 years.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase