Non-Technical Sourcer - E-Commerce - San Jose; Third-Party Associate

Responsibilities

As a Recruiting Sourcer, you’ll lead the end‑to‑end sourcing process (excluding final offer extensions) for high‑impact roles, with a focus on identifying, engaging, and delivering exceptional talent. This role demands more than reviewing resumes—it calls for a strategic, proactive mindset and a deep understanding of business needs, team dynamics, and what distinguishes top‑tier candidates.

• Develop targeted sourcing strategies:
  Partner with hiring managers and recruiters across both English‑speaking and Chinese‑speaking regions to craft tailored sourcing strategies, leveraging platforms like Linked In, niche job boards, and internal databases to proactively headhunt hard‑to‑find talent.
• Engage and evaluate talent:
  Conduct thorough outreach, pre‑screening, and interviews to evaluate candidate fit, motivation, and potential. Summarize detailed candidate profiles that highlight key differentiators, providing actionable insights to hiring teams.
• Own the process:
  Manage the full lifecycle of sourcing responsibilities with structure and organization, from reviewing candidate queues to scheduling interviews, following up on feedback, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Anticipate challenges and address them proactively to keep the process moving.
• Understand the market:
  Dive deep into the talent landscape by conducting competitor analysis and talent mapping to inform hiring strategies. Collaborate with the business to provide data‑driven insights on industry trends, talent availability, and market dynamics.
• Build relationships:
  Cultivate and maintain robust talent pipelines to meet current and future hiring needs, nurturing candidate relationships to ensure a steady flow of high‑quality prospects.
• Driving excellence:
  Maintain meticulous records in the ATS and sourcing tools, ensuring data accuracy and delivering regular updates on sourcing progress and key metrics to stakeholders.

• 1–5 years of sourcing experience across diverse, non‑technical functions, in either an in‑house or agency setting.
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin required:
  The role involves frequent communication with global teams, clients, and stakeholders in English‑speaking regions as well as Chinese‑speaking markets.
• Strong ability to prioritize, multitask, and operate effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in sourcing tools and techniques, including Linked In Recruiter, Boolean search, and other professional platforms.
• Data‑driven mindset with the ability to generate and present actionable insights and reporting to stakeholders.

• 1+ years of experience sourcing or recruiting in high‑growth, fast‑paced, or startup‑like environments.
• Ability to navigate global, rapidly evolving organizations with adaptability and resilience.
• Proven success supporting high‑volume requisitions while partnering closely with regional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across multiple levels of an organization.

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