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CB2 · 4 hours ago

Associate Sourcing Manager

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
money$68K/yr - $90K/yr
date3+ years exp

CB2 is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager to maximize sales growth and profitability through effective merchandising sourcing activities. The role involves vendor selection, performance management, cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring timely deliveries while collaborating closely with various teams.

E-CommerceFurnitureHome DecorRetail

Responsibilities

Execute vendor strategies and utilize vendor matrix to support Product Design and Development and Buying strategies
Negotiate first cost for new and existing products
Develop and monitor pre-production activities (sample development, quotes, packaging, etc) to ensure all are completed in a timely manner
Monitor purchase order milestones to improve cost and reliability
Assess and analyze vendor capacities and partner with planning teams to utilize projections and forecasts
Assess capabilities of new suppliers
Close working partnership with Product Design and Development, Buying, Planning, and Quality and Compliance
Improve vendor reliability through the management of vendor performance
Achieve department margin goals
Assess, react and communicate to appropriate business units on missed production or purchase order deadlines
Assist the Sourcing Manager on products and tasks
Participate in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position
Monitor and adhere to key milestone dates on the PDP calendar

Qualification

Vendor managementSourcing capabilitiesNegotiation skillsManufacturing processesEmail communicationData entry skillsMulti-cultural awarenessInterpersonal skillsTime management

Required

Good reading and written language skills (English)
Multi-cultural awareness and respect
Basic arithmetic
Interpersonal skills
Telephone presence
Data entry skills
Ability to manage a time and action calendar
Knowledge of sourcing capabilities by country / region
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes for assigned categories
Effective email communication with overseas vendors and agents
Ability to be agile and flexible in a changing environment
Ability to travel internationally

Preferred

3+ years in a Sourcing or Product Development Role
College Degree required

Company

CB2

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CB2 is an online platform that offers a wide selection of furniture and decor products for modern homes.
dateFounded in 2000
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://cb2.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

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