Michaels Stores · 1 month ago
Manager - Global Sourcing
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expMichaels Stores is a leading destination for creativity and celebration in North America. The Manager, Global Sourcing will develop and manage sourcing strategies for Michaels Private Brand, collaborating with various teams to achieve business objectives and ensure product quality and innovation.
EducationMarketplaceRetail
Responsibilities
Develop and execute Sourcing strategy based on product category needs
Drive Private Brand growth through effective collaboration with internal and external partners
Collaborate with cross functional teams to secure surety of supply
Matrix management of Global Sourcing Partners directly or indirectly through Michaels Global Sourcing Asian Offices
Develop vendor and product solutions in support of the Merchandising strategy, ensure that the company's goals of product innovation and quality are achieved
Deliver optimal vendor matrix that drives category growth, flexibility, speed to market and profitability
Collaborate with offshore office to identify and evaluate an effective vendor matrix
Leverage the vendor matrix across the company to provide the best "cost" and "value" equation
Accountable for vendor production assignments and production allocation
Partner with Product Development Team to understand product roadmap, development strategy and innovation needs
Select the right vendor partners to execute program effectively
Responsible for cost negotiations, production, on-time shipments, and overall execution for assigned product categories
Be a key internal link between all internal and external stakeholders including Category Management, Sourcing, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Vendor Relations, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, Inventory Management, Michaels Global Sourcing Asia Offices, Vendors, and Buying Agents
International and domestic travel is required to identify, evaluate, and manage a global vendor and agent network
Coach and develop the Senior Associate Sourcing Manager and Associate Sourcing Manager
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
8+ years of experience with a major retailer, brand, or product development/sourcing company
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
Exceptionally organized and detail oriented
Strong analytical and financial skills
Demonstrates leadership skills including strategic thinking and problem solving
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to thrive in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment
We are looking for a world class sourcing executive with a demonstrated track record in product development and sourcing
Must possess strong leadership, business knowledge and technical abilities
Preferred
Business related major is highly preferred
Benefits
Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Generous employee discounts
Company
Michaels Stores
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$119.66M2021-03-03Acquired
2009-07-02Series Unknown· $119.66M
Leadership Team
Derek Hornsby
Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer
Brynn Evanson
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
2023-02-20
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