Sourcing Manager
Position: Sourcing Manager
Location: New York, NY (with international travel)
Reports to: Executive Leadership
Overview
A New York-based wholesale and design company is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Sourcing Manager to lead all sourcing efforts across the organization. This individual will work closely with executive leadership to identify, cost, and secure products across multiple consumer categories, ensuring accuracy, speed, and efficiency from concept through production.
The ideal candidate has experience in a fast-paced wholesale environment, can operate across multiple product categories simultaneously, and is comfortable managing high SKU volumes while maintaining strong factory relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Sourcing & Vendor Management
- Lead sourcing efforts across all product categories including consumer electronics, beauty, home, kitchen, outdoor, LED, and general merchandise
- Identify, evaluate, and vet factories to determine reliability, quality, and cost effectiveness
- Build and maintain strong relationships with overseas suppliers, primarily in China
- Partner closely with leadership to align sourcing strategy with business needs and product direction
Costing & Product Development Support
- Own product costing across all components including materials, packaging, production, and logistics
- Ensure all costings are accurate and aligned prior to production to avoid errors or delays
- Negotiate pricing, MOQs, timelines, and production terms with suppliers
- Maintain a deep understanding of cost drivers across multiple product categories
Operational Execution
- Manage sourcing and costing across a high volume of SKUs simultaneously
- Work fluidly across categories without sacrificing accuracy or speed
- Deliver timely updates and responses, often within tight 24-hour turnaround expectations
- Maintain detailed and organized records using Excel and internal systems
Factory Communication & Coordination
- Communicate consistently with overseas factories, including off-hours due to time zone differences
- Follow up proactively on pricing, samples, timelines, and product specifications
- Ensure clear communication to prevent errors or misunderstandings during production handoff
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with production, compliance, and product development teams to ensure seamless transition from sourcing to production
- Support compliance awareness by understanding basic regulatory requirements and factoring them into sourcing decisions
- Align with internal stakeholders to ensure sourcing supports both customer expectations and operational execution
Travel & Market Engagement
- Travel internationally (including China) to visit factories, attend trade shows, and evaluate suppliers
- Stay current on product trends, manufacturing capabilities, and sourcing opportunities
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or product development within a wholesale or consumer goods company
- Experience sourcing across multiple product categories; consumer electronics experience strongly preferred
- Strong supplier network and experience working with overseas factories, particularly in China
- Deep understanding of product costing, negotiation, and supplier management
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage global relationships across time zones
- Ability to manage high SKU volume in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing attention to detail
- Willingness to travel internationally as needed