MillerKnoll · 4 hours ago
Sourcing Manager
Stamford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$12K/yr - $91K/yr
5+ years expMillerKnoll is a company dedicated to design for the good of humankind, striving to build a sustainable and equitable future. They are seeking a Sourcing Manager to manage partnerships with suppliers and support product growth strategies, focusing on operational excellence and quality in the home furnishings sector.
Design
Responsibilities
Execute sourcing strategies that support the retail growth strategy, deliver assortment expansion, and strengthen the financial performance of the business. An understanding of supplier capabilities, country-specific advantages, risk exposure, and long-term capacity requirements will guide strategies
Align supplier allocation and sourcing decisions with country core competencies, margin targets, product requirements, and capacity to support successful new product development
Support strategies to expand and diversify the supplier base in alignment with retail growth strategies, prioritizing quality, scalability, lead times, and product capability
Support vendor rationalization and re-sourcing efforts to optimize cost structure, improve product quality, and delivery performance
Continuously evaluate and optimize the supplier matrix, providing recommendations for development, growth, or exit plans based on strategic alignment and performance
Advance responsible sourcing practices and strengthen supplier performance in quality, sustainability, and risk management
Analyze supplier performance, reliability, and compliance to inform sourcing decisions and execute strategies to drive continuous improvement and accountability across the supply base
Lead strategic oversight of supplier-owned inventory performance, analyzing monthly variances against order forecasts to inform procurement decisions, mitigate supply risks, and drive continuous improvement in inventory planning
Support cost negotiations and identify cost-saving opportunities across strategic suppliers and key collections
Collaborate with Innovation and Product Development teams to integrate sustainable materials and minimize environmental impact in both production and logistics
Travel domestically and internationally (~20%) to maintain strong relationships with suppliers and regional teams
Qualification
Required
5+ years proven sourcing experience with previous experience in the home furnishings industry
Knowledge of wood, metal, stone and general furniture manufacturing and familiarity with global supplier landscape
Experience in new product commercialization including full development and launch cycle
Experience in retail operations and metrics; understanding key customer metrics and end-to-end supply chain to enable proper supplier vetting, selection, and management
Experience with supplier negotiations
Strength in quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration within matrixed organizations
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Product Development, or similar
High level of personal integrity, ownership and business ethics
Passion for design, sustainability, and innovation in sourcing
Preferred
Luxury brand experience preferred
Benefits
Medical
Prescription Drug
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Dependent Day Care Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability and Other Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave)
Holidays
401(k)
Short/Long Term Disability
Company
MillerKnoll
MillerKnoll is a collective of dynamic brands that comes together to design the world we live in.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andi Owen
President and CEO
John Stratford
SVP Global Ecommerce
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