Global Sourcing Specialist

Michaels Stores•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Sourcing Specialist will play a significant role in supporting the Global Sourcing Manager to execute private brand sourcing strategies and meet the financial goals established by the company for assigned product categories. The Global Sourcing Specialist will support the Global Sourcing Manager to implement Private Brand Sourcing strategies to achieve company and assigned category business objectives. They will also support the Global Sourcing Manager for the growth of private label through effective collaboration with internal and external partners. This role involves collecting data and conducting analysis for projects including RFP, monitoring project timelines, and alerting appropriate partners if delays or problems arise. The specialist will support Global Sourcing Managers on cost negotiation by collecting data from different sources and relaying shortages and delivery issues to the merchant and inventory team. Additionally, they will validate vendor setup paperwork, ensure vendors are set up in the system, manage quote sheets and item setup processes with cross-functional partners, and serve as a key liaison for day-to-day global sourcing operations. This role requires effective collaboration with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors, and assisting the Sourcing Manager in coordinating cross-functional meetings with required documentation for meetings such as transition meetings and vendor visits. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 18-month office work or a college degree in retail, supply chain and international trade.
Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills are required.
Ability to multitask and shift priorities
Strong communication (written and verbal) and attention to detail
Ability to thrive in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment

Nice To Haves

Intermedium level of Excel/PowerPoint Skills
Experience with a major retailer, brand or product development/sourcing company in a sourcing, production, buying or product development role is preferred

Responsibilities

Support the Global Sourcing Manager to implement Private Brand Sourcing strategies to achieve company and assigned category business objectives.
Support the Global Sourcing Manager for the growth of private label through effective collaboration with internal and external partners.
Collect data and conduct analysis for projects including RFP.
Monitor project timeline and alert appropriate partners if delays or problems arise.
Support Global Sourcing Managers on cost negotiation by collecting data from different sources.
Support the Global Sourcing Manager in relaying shortages and delivery issues to merchant and inventory team.
Validate the vendor setup paperwork and ensure vendor set up in system successfully.
Manage quote sheets and item setup process with cross functional partners to ensure accurate and timely execution.
Serve as a key liaison for day-to-day global sourcing operations and work effectively with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors.
Help Sourcing Manager to coordinate cross-functional meetings while providing required documentations, for meetings such as transition meetings, and vendor visits.
Other duties as assigned.