Sourcing and Purchasing Manager

Overview

The Sourcing and Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading all purchasing operations and ensuring an efficient, cost‑effective, and reliable flow of materials to support production. This role manages international suppliers, oversees all imported materials, coordinates communications with global partners, freight forwarders, and brokers, and ensures compliance with Customs requirements. Responsibilities include obtaining and evaluating shipment quotes, maintaining accurate lead times and expected arrival dates, and proactively addressing any logistical or supply‑chain issues that could impact production.

The position is accountable for sourcing new materials and re‑sourcing existing ones to support value and cost‑improvement initiatives. The Manager develops and enhances departmental processes, ensures compliance with company policies, and provides leadership to the Purchasing team, including oversight of time‑off requests. This role works closely with internal departments—such as Scheduling, Production, and corporate partners—to ensure material availability, resolve supplier issues, and support operational needs.

• Manage all material purchasing, review monthly or quarterly sales rates for fabric, leather, and frames, adjust minimum stock levels, track inventory turns, and assist with annual inventory.
• Partner with vendors to resolve quality concerns and returns; address any logistical or supply‑chain issues that could impact production.
• Coordinate communications with international suppliers, freight forwarders, and brokers; ensure compliance with Customs requirements.
• Obtain and evaluate shipment quotes and maintain accurate lead times and expected arrival dates.
• Source new materials and re‑source existing ones to support value and cost‑improvement initiatives.
• Develop and enhance departmental processes and provide leadership to the Purchasing team, including oversight of time‑off requests.
• Collaborate with Scheduling, Production, and corporate partners to ensure material availability and operational support.
• Additional duties may be assigned to support business operations.

• Five or more years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of two years managing a department; prior experience importing goods.
• Experience in furniture manufacturing is preferred.
• Education:
  
  high school diploma required; bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills; ability to build positive working relationships across the organization.
• Reliability, sound judgment, and strong problem‑solving abilities.

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