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Regal Ware, Inc. · 1 day ago

Sourcing Director

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Regal Ware, Inc. is a family-owned cookware company with over 100 years of history. The Sourcing Director will lead and develop a high-performing sourcing team, manage supplier relationships, and ensure effective procurement processes to support the company's objectives.

Consumer Goods

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sourcing team through clear expectations, ongoing feedback, and professional development

Manage team priorities, resources, and performance to achieve departmental and organizational objectives

Drive accountability across the sourcing function by setting measurable goals, monitoring progress, and ensuring ownership of results

Foster a culture of collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement within the sourcing organization

Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to support business objectives, cost targets, and innovation goals

Conduct comprehensive market analysis to assess supplier capabilities, competitiveness, and risk

Build and maintain a diverse and reliable supplier network aligned with company sourcing strategies

Develop and sustain strategic supplier partnerships focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and performance

Lead supplier performance reviews based on key metrics such as quality, cost, delivery, and service

Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supplier issues and ensure alignment with business priorities

Oversee supplier contract creation, negotiation, and execution to ensure favorable commercial terms and compliance with legal standards

Lead complex price negotiations that drive cost efficiencies while maintaining supplier quality and reliability

Partner with Legal, Finance, and Compliance teams to mitigate contractual and operational risks

Manage the purchase requisition and approval process to ensure timely, accurate, and policy-compliant procurement activity

Implement and monitor procurement systems, controls, and workflows to improve operational efficiency

Ensure all purchasing aligns with financial controls and audit requirements

Maintain deep understanding of assigned portfolio categories, including market trends, pricing dynamics, and supplier capabilities

Provide category expertise to support business planning, innovation, and product development efforts

Develop and execute category strategies that balance cost, quality, and supply assurance

Qualification

Sourcing experienceSupplier relationship managementContract negotiationSupply chain managementMicrosoft programsProduct developmentMarket analysisMandarin speakingCollaborationTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred)

Minimum 5 years of sourcing experience preferred

Experience working with Asia based factories is a necessity (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Viet Nam, Thailand). Knowledge of sourcing in Europe, Turkey, Mexico, Indonesia, and India is beneficial

Working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian retailer's housewares categories

Current or previous sourcing and product development in electric and non-electric housewares- kitchen products

Demonstrated collaboration with sales, marketing, and/or merchandising personnel

Advanced skillset with all Microsoft programs (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) and ERP's

Preferred

Minimum 5 years of sourcing experience preferred

Knowledge of sourcing in Europe, Turkey, Mexico, Indonesia, and India is beneficial

Mandarin speaking skills are a plus

Benefits

Regal Ware is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.