Sourcing Manager (Contract)

Frida•Miami, FL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Frida is looking for a Sourcing Manager (Contract) to join our Operations team and lead the process of finding the ideal products and partners to drive our growth. The Sourcing Manager (Contract) will lead strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned product categories, including finished goods, components, packaging, consumables, raw materials, and formulated products based on business priorities. This role will identify and evaluate manufacturing partners, lead competitive sourcing processes, negotiate commercial terms, and collaborate cross-functionally to select suppliers that deliver against Frida's quality, innovation, service, and financial objectives. The ideal candidate is a commercially minded sourcing professional who can manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field
3+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier development, manufacturing, or related experience
Demonstrated experience sourcing one or more consumer product categories, including finished goods, packaging, components, consumables, raw materials, formulated products, medical devices, or other regulated products
Experience managing global suppliers with demonstrated success developing world-class manufacturing partners
Proven experience leading supplier negotiations and delivering measurable cost, service, or commercial improvements
Experience managing RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier bid processes, supplier evaluations, and supplier selection activities
Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple cross-functional sourcing initiatives simultaneously
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
Knowledge of global sourcing platforms and supplier research tools
Excellent negotiation skills
Experience working with suppliers in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States
Strong financial and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate cost structures, build sourcing scenarios, and identify cost-saving opportunities
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, components, packaging, or product formulations
Experience with supplier capability assessments, quality audits, and social compliance audits
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles preferred
CAD experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across assigned product, component, material, packaging, and manufacturing categories
Identify, evaluate, and recommend suppliers that meet product requirements, quality expectations, service levels, innovation goals, and financial objectives
Develop category-specific sourcing strategies based on business priorities, supplier capabilities, cost drivers, capacity, geographic footprint, lead times, and supply continuity risks
Prepare RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and bid packages that clearly communicate technical, operational, quality, commercial, and timeline requirements
Manage competitive quoting processes by collecting, consolidating, and analyzing supplier quotations while developing sourcing scenarios and recommendations
Lead negotiations with new and existing suppliers covering product COGS and key commercial terms
Negotiate payment terms, MOQs, tooling, freight, lead times, capacity commitments, intellectual property protections, and other commercial agreements
Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Planning, Finance, Legal, and Operations throughout supplier selection and implementation
Plan and facilitate supplier capability reviews, pre-award meetings, and supplier selection processes
Evaluate supplier capabilities across manufacturing processes, technical expertise, quality systems, compliance, scalability, capacity, and geographic footprint
Support supplier agreement negotiations by providing commercial inputs and driving favorable terms
Lead or support supplier transitions, including project planning, risk mitigation, qualification activities, and implementation
Execute supplier base optimization initiatives that improve cost, quality, service, flexibility, or supply continuity
Support Supplier Relationship Management by maintaining supplier scorecards and monitoring supplier performance against KPIs
Maintain COGS within applicable systems while identifying opportunities to improve PPV through negotiation, supplier optimization, value engineering, or specification improvements
Build productive supplier relationships while holding suppliers accountable for cost, quality, delivery, and continuous improvement