Global Sourcing Specialist

Michaels • Irving, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Global Sourcing Specialist supports the Global Sourcing Manager in executing private brand sourcing strategies and meeting company financial goals for assigned product categories. The role supports private-label growth through collaboration with internal and external partners and serves as a key liaison for daily global sourcing operations with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors.

The specialist collects and analyzes project data, including for RFPs; monitors timelines and flags delays or problems; gathers information to support cost negotiations; and relays shortages and delivery issues to merchant and inventory teams. The role also validates vendor setup paperwork, manages quote sheets and item setup with cross-functional partners, and helps coordinate meetings and vendor visits. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or at least 18 months of office work experience. The posting also lists a college degree in retail, supply chain, or international trade as an alternative experience qualification.
• Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate-level Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with a major retailer, brand, or product development/sourcing company in sourcing, production, buying, or product development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Global Sourcing Manager in implementing private brand sourcing strategies to achieve company and category business objectives.
• Support private-label growth through effective collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Collect data and conduct analysis for projects, including RFPs.
• Monitor project timelines and alert appropriate partners to delays or problems.
• Collect data from different sources to support cost negotiations.
• Relay shortages and delivery issues to merchant and inventory teams.
• Validate vendor setup paperwork and ensure vendors are successfully set up in the system.
• Manage quote sheets and item setup with cross-functional partners to ensure accurate and timely execution.
• Serve as a key liaison for day-to-day global sourcing operations, working with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors.
• Help coordinate cross-functional meetings and provide required documentation, including for transition meetings and vendor visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match, depending on position and eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Telemedicine services
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Voluntary insurance options
• Employee discounts
• Partner discount programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level