Associate Sourcing Manager
Major Activities
- Support the implementation of sourcing strategies to achieve company and assigned category business objectives.
- Manage the vendor setup process, including reviewing the vendor setup paperwork.
- Manage quote sheets and item setup process with cross functional partners to ensure accurate and timely execution.
- Provide sourcing support to the B2B sales team and prepare project cost review and price quotes for Artistree B2B clients.
- Collect data and conduct analysis for projects to support sourcing operations, including RFP, quotes, productivity analysis, commodity pricing, and vendor analysis.
- Monitor sample approval process and alert appropriate partners if delays or problems arise.
- Support cost negotiation.
- Support the Global Sourcing team in relaying shortages and delivery issues to merchant and inventory team.
- Support the Global Sourcing team by reviewing QC issues with cross-functional teams and advise outcome to vendor.
- Serve as a key liaison for day-to-day global sourcing operations and work effectively with cross-functional partners and vendors.
- Organize cross-functional meetings while providing information preparation and analysis for transition meetings, vendor matrix review meetings, vendor visits, and other collaborations.
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires
- Minimum 2 years of experience with a major retailer, brand or product development/sourcing company in a sourcing, production, buying or product development role
Other
- Intermediate to Advanced Excel Skills are required
- Ability to multitask and shift priorities
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca . The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit .
At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit .
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.
Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
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