Job Abstract

In a time of unprecedented expansion, we are seeking a Senior Manager of Global Sourcing, Plastics, Soft-Sewn and Print to join our team. In this role, you will support the diversification strategy of our vendor base in these product categories and manage strategic sourcing for new product development and product enhancement. Applicants should have experience with price negotiations, strategic sourcing, inventory management, material forecasting and capacity planning. Ideal candidates will possess superb attention to detail, enthusiasm for negotiation and strong interpersonal skills. The position will report to the Senior Director Global Sourcing Plastics, Soft-Sewn and Print, and you will work as part of a global team, supporting all facets of supply chain management. 

A day on the job looks like this: 

• Develop and implement end-to-end strategies from vendors to customers to deliver sustainable value through sourcing of Plastics, Soft-Sewn and Print products 
• Implement an overall strategy that supports our three-to-five-year growth goals at the lowest possible cost by connecting with strategic vendor partners to create value-driven relationships and implement successful processes and procedures 
• Identify, vet, onboard and manage the account management activities to ensure strong working relationships with all vendor partners, in collaboration with the Global team 
• Build an effective strategic sourcing network globally by partnering with and fostering strong collaboration with our Global Sourcing team 
• Collaborate with all required cross-functional teams globally (Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain and Asia teams) to provide the most favorable pricing, quality and delivery 
• Collaborate with Global Sourcing Leadership team on onboarding new vendors, as well as assessing current vendor capabilities/capacity to mitigate future interruptions and price increases 
• Work with global cross-functional product teams to provide the most favorable pricing, quality, delivery and relationship management (vendor) to meet company goals and objectives—including extensive daily communication with global teams in the U.S. and Hong Kong? 
• Effectively connect with strategic suppliers and partners to create value-driven relationships and promote new product sourcing as well as dual-sourcing initiatives? 
• Manage and execute complicated projects, independently provide updates to leadership, and manage and measure tasks and outcomes across our cross-functional team? 
• Lead vendor management strategies to ensure strong working relationships with all suppliers/partners? 
• Engage in relationship management with vendors to meet Lakeshore goals and objectives? 
• Work with existing vendors to understand core competencies and opportunities for diversifying supply chain, including identifying potential challenges and mitigation strategies? 
• Monitor the performance of current suppliers (via vendor scorecards), assessing their ability to meet quality and delivery requirements; identify and qualify new suppliers in Southeast Asia?