Furniture Sourcing Specialist

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Ecommerce • Furniture • Living Room Furniture • Dining Room Furniture • Mid-century modern furniture

501 - 1000

💰 Series B on 2017-04

Description

•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 who has experience in sourcing, product development, vendor management and furniture or product experience. •As a contractor you will be evaluating vendor capabilities, capacities, following up on product development and quality as we diversify our vendor base into North America. •Based in Mexico this will allow us to take advantage of shorter lead times, skilled vendors and labor force. •The length of the contract may vary between 6 to 12 months depending on the hiring process and the potential candidate’s start date (This may be extended to a longer term). •This role will be fully remote, with flexibility for the candidate to be based in either Monterrey or Guadalajara. •The position requires on-site visits to our vendors more than twice a month. •The expected pay rate is $50,000 (Mexican Peso) to $65,000 (Mexican Peso) per month. The actual base pay can increase beyond this range, and will be based on various factors.

Requirements

•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).