Global Sourcing Specialist

Support Center - Irving

• Support the Global Sourcing Manager to implement Private Brand Sourcing strategies to achieve company and assigned category business objectives.
• Support the Global Sourcing Manager for the growth of private label through effective collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Collect data and conduct analysis for projects including RFP.
• Monitor project timeline and alert appropriate partners if delays or problems arise.
• Support Global Sourcing Managers on cost negotiation by collecting data from different sources.
• Support the Global Sourcing Manager in relaying shortages and delivery issues to merchant and inventory team.
• Validate the vendor setup paperwork and ensure vendor set up in system successfully.
• Manage quote sheets and item setup process with cross functional partners to ensure accurate and timely execution.
• Serve as a key liaison for day‑to‑day global sourcing operations and work effectively with cross‑functional partners at overseas offices and vendors.
• Help Sourcing Manager to coordinate cross‑functional meetings while providing required documentations for meetings such as transition meetings, and vendor visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum 18‑month office work or a college degree in retail, supply chain and international trade.

• Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills are required.
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment.

• Intermediate level of Excel/PowerPoint Skills.

• The experience with a major retailer, brand or product development/sourcing company in a sourcing, production, buying or product development role is preferred.

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

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Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time
Job function:
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industry: Retail