Manager - Global Sourcing

The Manager, Global Sourcing will work with the Director, Global Sourcing, and other cross functional partners to develop and manage Michaels Private Brand sourcing strategies to deliver business objectives and KPI’s established by the company for assigned categories.

Major Activities

• Matrix management of Global Sourcing Partners directly or indirectly through Michaels Global Sourcing Asian Offices.
• Develop vendor and product solutions in support of the Merchandising strategy, ensure that the company's goals of product innovation and quality are achieved.
• Develop and execute Sourcing strategy based on product category needs.
• Coach and develop the Senior Associate Sourcing Manager and Associate Sourcing Manager.
• Accountable for vendor production assignments and production allocation.
• Drive Private Brand growth through effective collaboration with internal and external partners.
• International and domestic travel is required to identify, evaluate, and manage a global vendor and agent network.
• Leverage the vendor matrix across the company to provide the best "cost" and "value" equation.
• Responsible for cost negotiations, production, on-time shipments, and overall execution for assigned product categories.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to secure surety of supply.
• Be a key internal link between all 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.
• Deliver optimal vendor matrix that drives category growth, flexibility, speed to market and profitability.
• Collaborate with offshore office to identify and evaluate an effective vendor matrix.
• Other duties as assigned
• Partner with Product Development Team to understand product roadmap, development strategy and innovation needs. Select the right vendor partners to execute program effectively.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills

• Must possess strong leadership, business knowledge and technical abilities
• We are looking for a world class sourcing executive with a demonstrated track record in product development and sourcing

Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires

• 8+ years of experience with a major retailer, brand, or product development/sourcing company

Other

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Exceptionally organized and detail oriented
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment
• Demonstrates leadership skills including strategic thinking and problem solving

Preferred Education

• Business related major is highly preferred

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.