Furniture Sourcing Specialist (18-Month Term)

Furniture Sourcing Specialist (18-Month Term)

Department: Sourcing/Quality

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: North Carolina

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 / year

Description

Why We Need You:
Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 We’re a North American online furniture company creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. As a  Furniture Sourcing Specialist, you will assist with evaluating vendor capabilities, and capacities, following up on product development and quality as we diversify our vendor base into North America. 

Fixed-Term (18 Months) details:
This is a full-time fixed-term role, with an expected length of 18 months depending on different variables this can turn into a permanent job with us. 
This is a fixed-term role for individuals based in the United States (Preferably in North Carolina). We are open to nearby states as well. 

What You'll Do

• Coordinate cross-functional teams for supplier interactions.
• Manage supplier capacity and internal alignment.
• Execute product development and relocation projects.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and contribute to strategy.
• Negotiate prices and analyze market data.
• Identify business opportunities for cost optimization.
• Manage contracts and relationships.
• Oversee supplier performance and business responsibilities.
• Ensure product availability and timely delivery.
• Conduct sourcing activities to meet quality and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve disruptions.
• Track, measure, and report vendor performance, maintaining ethical standards.
• Identify and act on business opportunities to create precondition for product and production cost out, based on value and fact based business approach.
• Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities, SWOT analysis, and give critical inputs to supplier strategy.

Who You Are:

• 5+ years experience in furniture industry sourcing and merchandising, with a focus on upholstery preferred.
• Proficiency in technical aspects, compliance, and manufacturing efficiencies of upholstery products.
• Expertise in project management, including supplier relocation, new product introduction (NPI), and cost reduction initiatives.
• Skilled in leading holistic business approaches, prioritizing customer, supplier, and total cost development.
• Ability to drive results through collaborative engagement with process partners.
• Bachelor's degree relevant to the industry.
• Strong management of supplier relationships and accountability for product availability.
• Effective communicator and representative of procurement function.
• Problem-solving ability, facilitating multidisciplinary teams to address operational challenges.
• Ability to influence cross-functional collaboration and decision-making without formal authority.
• Prioritization of value and strategic time allocation for maximum impact.
• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, identifying unique opportunities.
• Proactive initiative-taking and goal achievement.
• Understanding of vendor manufacturing operations and adept problem-solving in complex environments.
• Capacity to navigate conflicting priorities and devise innovative solutions for overall company benefit.
• Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (preferred).

Perks & Benefits

Perks & Benefits:

• Benefits-eligible (First day of employment)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability insurance 
• Vacation, Holidays & Sick/Wellness Days 
  • 48 hours Sick/wellness (6 days, accrued annually)
  • 8 paid holidays + 1 Inclusion & Diversity day
  • 120 hours (3 weeks) paid vacation (accrued annually)
• Other Benefits/Perks
  • 45% Employee discount + 15 % family & friends discount

The target salary for this role is $70,000 to $80,000. The actual base pay can increase beyond this range, and will be based on various factors, including transferable skills, training and certifications, work experience, business needs and market demands.

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