Manager - Global Sourcing

Michaels • Irving, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Global Sourcing works with the Director, Global Sourcing, and cross-functional partners to develop and manage Michaels Private Brand sourcing strategies that deliver company business objectives and KPIs for assigned categories. The role drives Private Brand growth by collaborating with internal and external partners, securing supply, and developing vendor and product solutions that support merchandising strategy, product innovation, and quality goals.

The position manages and optimizes vendor relationships and production assignments, partnering with Michaels' Global Sourcing Asia Offices and teams across product development, quality, logistics, finance, supply chain, legal, inventory management, and merchandising. It is accountable for cost negotiations, production, on-time shipments, and execution across assigned categories. International and domestic travel is required to identify, evaluate, and manage global vendors and agents. The manager also coaches and develops the Senior Associate Sourcing Manager and Associate Sourcing Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 8+ years of experience with a major retailer, brand, or product development/sourcing company.
• Demonstrated track record in product development and sourcing.
• Strong leadership, business knowledge, and technical abilities.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and financial skills.
• Leadership skills, including strategic thinking and problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.

Nice To Haves

• A business-related major is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies based on product category needs.
• Drive Private Brand growth through effective collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure supply.
• Manage Global Sourcing Partners directly or indirectly through Michaels Global Sourcing Asian Offices.
• Develop vendor and product solutions that support merchandising strategy and the company's product innovation and quality goals.
• Deliver an optimal vendor matrix that supports category growth, flexibility, speed to market, and profitability.
• Collaborate with offshore offices to identify and evaluate an effective vendor matrix.
• Leverage the vendor matrix across the company to provide the best cost and value equation.
• Manage vendor production assignments and production allocation.
• Partner with the Product Development Team to understand the product roadmap, development strategy, and innovation needs.
• Select vendor partners to execute programs effectively.
• Manage cost negotiations, production, on-time shipments, and overall execution for assigned product categories.
• Coordinate with 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.
• Travel internationally and domestically to identify, evaluate, and manage the global vendor and agent network.
• Coach and develop the Senior Associate Sourcing Manager and Associate Sourcing Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match, depending on position and eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Medical coverage, depending on position and eligibility.
• Dental coverage, depending on position and eligibility.
• Vision coverage, depending on position and eligibility.
• 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: Manager