Bachelor's degree required; business-related major preferred.
8+ years of experience in retail, brand, or product development/sourcing.
Proven track record in product development and sourcing.
Strong leadership and negotiation skills essential.
Exceptional organizational and analytical abilities.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies tailored to product categories.
Drive Private Brand growth through collaboration with partners.
Ensure supply chain reliability through cross-functional teamwork.
Create vendor and product solutions aligned with merchandising goals.
Optimize vendor matrix for category growth and profitability.
Manage vendor production assignments and allocations effectively.
Serve as a key liaison among various internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits
401(k) with employer match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Telemedicine services and flexible spending accounts.
Tuition and adoption assistance.
Employee discounts and partner discount programs.
Full Job Description
Support Center - Irving
The Manager, Global Sourcing will work with the Director, Global Sourcing, and other cross functional partners to develop and manage Michaels Private Brand sourcing strategies to deliver business objectives and KPI's established by the company for assigned categories.
Major Activities
Develop and execute Sourcing strategy based on product category needs.
Drive Private Brand growth through effective collaboration with internal and external partners.
Collaborate with cross functional teams to secure surety of supply. Matrix management of Global Sourcing Partners directly or indirectly through Michaels Global Sourcing Asian Offices.
Develop vendor and product solutions in support of the Merchandising strategy, ensure that the company's goals of product innovation and quality are achieved.
Deliver optimal vendor matrix that drives category growth, flexibility, speed to market and profitability.
Collaborate with offshore office to identify and evaluate an effective vendor matrix.
Leverage the vendor matrix across the company to provide the best "cost" and "value" equation.
Accountable for vendor production assignments and production allocation.
Partner with Product Development Team to understand product roadmap, development strategy and innovation needs. Select the right vendor partners to execute program effectively.
Responsible for cost negotiations, production, on-time shipments, and overall execution for assigned product categories.
Be a key internal link between all internal and external stakeholders including Category Management, Sourcing, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Vendor Relations, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, Inventory Management, Michaels Global Sourcing Asia Offices, Vendors, and Buying Agents.
International and domestic travel is required to identify, evaluate, and manage a global vendor and agent network.
Coach and develop the Senior Associate Sourcing Manager and Associate Sourcing Manager. Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree
Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills
We are looking for a world class sourcing executive with a demonstrated track record in product development and sourcing
Must possess strong leadership, business knowledge and technical abilities
Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires
8+ years of experience with a major retailer, brand, or product development/sourcing company
Other
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
Exceptionally organized and detail oriented
Strong analytical and financial skills
Demonstrates leadership skills including strategic thinking and problem solving
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to thrive in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment
Preferred Education
Business related major is highly preferred
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com
