Michaels Stores · 21 hours ago
Associate Global Sourcing Manager
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expMichaels Stores is the leading destination for creativity and celebration in North America, operating over 1,300 stores. The Associate Global Sourcing Manager will assist in executing private brand sourcing strategies and meeting financial goals for assigned product categories, while managing vendor relationships and ensuring product quality and innovation.
EducationMarketplaceRetail
Responsibilities
Develop and execute Sourcing strategies for assigned categories
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 Global Sourcing Manager and 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
Collect data and conduct analysis for projects including RFP, category/classification, and vendor analysis, to develop and execute negotiation strategies
Responsible to deliver saving pipeline objectives
Partner with Product Development Team to understand product roadmap, development strategy and innovation needs. Select the right vendor partners to execute program effectively
Accountable for vendor production assignments and production allocation
Responsible for 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 may be required to identify, evaluate, and manage a global vendor and agent network
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of experience with a major retailer, brand or product development/sourcing company in a sourcing, production, buying or product development role
Solid negotiation and vendor management skills
Exceptionally organized and detail oriented
Strong analytical and financial skills
Intermediate knowledge to Excel
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
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
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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