Global Sourcing Manager - Fresh Food

Category subject matter expert who provides leadership and functional global sourcing expertise.

Will be the owner for conducting sourcing category review meetings with buyers to established goals and prioritize global sourcing opportunities and strategies for upcoming planogram (core) programs, non-core seasonal programs and procurement.

Responsible for building category sourcing plans and ensuring sourcing plans are executed and manage/overseeing product lifecycle management.

Support development of Global Sourcing SOP’s, reporting, and cost analysis to ensure a consistent and efficient approach to business management and performance measurement.

Develop and maintain processes necessary to support a best-in-class sourcing approach including. Serve as the link between buyers, and global vendors to develop, source, and implement products.

Responsible for project management (sourcing) and manage the overall project time line to ensure execution of key timelines. Responsible for price negotiation and meeting target margin requirement.

Responsible for new vendor development. Provide training for new supplier on sourcing expectations, documents and tools, buying process and calendar, and product assortment.

Ensure NDA, contracts are fully negotiated and executed with all import suppliers to minimize financial risk and liability.

Ensure that all items brought to market arrive on time and in compliance with all standards and requirements and align with global sourcing KPI’s.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Supply Chain, Merchandising, Business, etc.) preferred.

At least 4 years of related experience required, preferably in sourcing, product development, project management, retail buying, or retail field operations.

Minimum 4-year experience in Global Sourcing and/or Merchandising include development of strategy, product assortment and specifications, pricing analysis, and item execution (product life cycle)

Demonstrated project management skills.

Communicates effectively both written and orally.

Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, with advanced proficiency in Excel.

Maintaining flexibility in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining an enthusiastic sense of mission.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally in support of our merchandising global sourcing initiative.