Sourcing Manager (Promotional Merchandise)
Core
Manage supplier relationships, negotiate rates, and oversee the purchasing of promotional products and materials for global clients.
Role type
Sourcing Manager (Promotional Merchandise)
Builds
Vendor network, product catalogs, and lookbooks for branded merchandise campaigns
Domain
B2B SaaS gifting and swag platform
Required skills
vendor sourcing, supplier negotiation, pricing strategy, vendor vetting, order management, production tracking, catalog curation, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
knowledge of design principles, experience with promotional product software (CommonSKU, Hoops, MPower Promo, Netsuite), CRM platforms (Salesforce, Hubspot)
Responsibilities
Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for promotional products; negotiate pricing and terms with vendors; place orders and track production schedules; collaborate with warehouse and logistics partners; build vendor vetting processes; curate product catalogs and lookbooks; lead continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC