Director, Global Sourcing

Overstock.com • Dallas, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Leads the team through strategic planning and development of global sourcing platform to deliver high quality products with costing structure that delivers positive margin growth. Acts as key link between all internal and external stakeholders including Merchandising, Planning / Allocation, IT, Finance, Vendors, Legal and Supply Chain. Utilizes change management skills to introduce new initiatives, influence teams and effectively implement processes. Manages teams / stakeholders on overall sourcing strategy and calendar management to achieve each sourcing milestone and deliver on time product. Responsible for effective cost negotiations, quality production, on-time shipments and overall execution for assigned product categories. Reinforces supplier management processes to ensure products are ordered on-time, suppliers understand and adhere to expectations, costs are minimized, supplier performance is tracked and packaging / quality issues are addressed. Acts as key subject matter expert on all facets of direct importing process and strategy. Champions and demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland’s Values.

Requirements

• significant experience leveraging business acumen, market intelligence and insight to drive broad strategic impact across a business
• Proven ability to assess and adapt to dynamic business environment

Responsibilities

• Leads the team through strategic planning and development of global sourcing platform to deliver high quality products with costing structure that delivers positive margin growth
• Acts as key link between all internal and external stakeholders including Merchandising, Planning / Allocation, IT, Finance, Vendors, Legal and Supply Chain
• Utilizes change management skills to introduce new initiatives, influence teams and effectively implement processes
• Manages teams / stakeholders on overall sourcing strategy and calendar management to achieve each sourcing milestone and deliver on time product
• Responsible for effective cost negotiations, quality production, on-time shipments and overall execution for assigned product categories
• Reinforces supplier management processes to ensure products are ordered on-time, suppliers understand and adhere to expectations, costs are minimized, supplier performance is tracked and packaging / quality issues are addressed
• Acts as key subject matter expert on all facets of direct importing process and strategy
• Champions and demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland’s Values

Benefits

• 401k (6% match)
• Flexible Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Leadership Development Program
• Mentorship Program
• Employee Resource Groups (LatinX, Black Employee Network, LGBTQIA+, Women’s Network, Women In Tech)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed