Manager of Sourcing & Product Operations

Job Title: Manager of Sourcing & Product Operations Department: Operations & Product Management Reports To: Vice President of Operations Job Type: In Person, Full-Time Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and strategic Manager of Sourcing & Product Operations to support our procurement initiatives, vendor partnerships, and end-to-end product specification management. This multi-faceted role bridges product development, procurement, and retail execution. You will be responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of physical products—from defining core product specifications, attributes, and compliance packages to negotiating vendor contracts, optimizing costs, and managing global/domestic supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a strong balance of technical data governance, cross-functional project management, and strategic procurement expertise to ensure our products transition seamlessly from initial concept to retail-ready inventory. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management Procurement Strategy: Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans across product categories to optimize costs, reduce lead times, and align with company goals. Contract Negotiation: Lead contract negotiations with suppliers, vendors, and service providers to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and service level agreements (SLAs). Vendor Performance & Relationship Management: Evaluate supplier quality, delivery performance, and compliance targets. Conduct regular vendor audits and foster long-term, high-value supplier partnerships. Market & Risk Analysis: Monitor global market trends, commodity/pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks to proactively adjust sourcing strategies and mitigate potential disruptions. 2. Product Specifications & Data Governance (PIM/Master Data) Specification Ownership: Own, build, and maintain comprehensive product specification packages, including technical details, bills of materials (BOMs), dimensions, materials, compliance/regulatory certificates, and packaging requirements. Master Data & PIM Management: Oversee the accuracy and integrity of core product data, SKUs, and digital assets across ERP, PIM, and our e-procurement system Oracle NetSuite. Catalog Syndication & Compliance: Ensure all product data and specification feeds comply with retail partner standards, vendor routing guides, labeling mandates, and regulatory requirements across all sales channels. Data Auditing: Establish governance standards and naming conventions for onboarding new products while continuously auditing existing product catalogs for accuracy. 3. Product Operations & Cross-Functional Execution Lifecycle Management: Serve as the central hub connecting Product Development, Engineering, Sourcing, Quality Control, Logistics, and Sales to manage product readiness timelines for retail rollout. Engineering & Spec Iterations: Manage ongoing product updates, material substitutions, and engineering change orders (ECOs) to ensure operational continuity without sacrificing quality or margins. ERP/MRP System Optimization: Utilize MRP/ERP systems and data analytics to forecast demand, schedule procurement activities, manage inventory turns, and prevent stockouts or overstock. Compliance & Auditing: Ensure all procurement and product development practices comply with legal, ethical, company, and industry regulatory standards, maintaining accurate documentation for audit purposes. Qualifications & Requirements Experience: 5+ years of combined experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, product operations, or product data/specification management, ideally in consumer goods, retail, or manufacturing. Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience on resume in: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement & Product Sourcing, Engineering, or a related field. Technical Proficiency: Advanced experience with ERP…

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