Sourcing Manager

Overview

Lead global sourcing for lifestyle furniture, driving quality, cost efficiency, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• supplier analysis
• matrix optimization
• inventory planning
• cost negotiation
• vendor rationalization
• sustainable sourcing

Tasks

-Analyze supplier performance, reliability, and compliance to inform sourcing decisions and execute strategies to drive continuous improvement and accountability across the supply base. -Continuously evaluate and optimize the supplier matrix, providing recommendations for development, growth, or exit plans based on strategic alignment and performance. -Support strategies to expand and diversify the supplier base in alignment with retail growth strategies, prioritizing quality, scalability, lead times, and product capability. -Lead strategic oversight of supplier-owned inventory performance, analyzing monthly variances against order forecasts to inform procurement decisions, mitigate supply risks, and drive continuous improvement in inventory planning. -Advance responsible sourcing practices and strengthen supplier performance in quality, sustainability, and risk management. -Execute sourcing strategies that support the retail growth strategy, deliver assortment expansion, and strengthen the financial performance of the business. An understanding of supplier capabilities, country-specific advantages, risk exposure, and long-term capacity requirements will guide strategies. -Align supplier allocation and sourcing decisions with country core competencies, margin targets, product requirements, and capacity to support successful new product development. -Support cost negotiations and identify cost-saving opportunities across strategic suppliers and key collections. -Support vendor rationalization and re-sourcing efforts to optimize cost structure, improve product quality, and delivery performance. -Travel domestically and internationally (~20%) to maintain strong relationships with suppliers and regional teams. -Collaborate with Innovation and Product Development teams to integrate sustainable materials and minimize environmental impact in both production and logistics.

Requirements

• bachelor’s
• supplier negotiation
• quantitative analysis
• retail operations
• furniture manufacturing
• 5+ years

What You Bring

-Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration within matrixed organizations. -Passion for design, sustainability, and innovation in sourcing. -Luxury brand experience preferred. -Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Product Development, or similar. -Experience with supplier negotiations. -High level of personal integrity, ownership and business ethics. -Experience in new product commercialization including full development and launch cycle. -Strength in quantitative and qualitative analysis skills. -Experience in retail operations and metrics; understanding key customer metrics and end-to-end. supply chain to enable proper supplier vetting, selection, and management. -Knowledge of wood, metal, stone and general furniture manufacturing and familiarity with global supplier landscape. -5+ years proven sourcing experience with previous experience in the home furnishings industry.

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About Knoll

-Began as a boutique importer before evolving into a modern design powerhouse. -Built on Bauhaus principles, revolutionizing workplace interiors with its Planning Unit. -Secured exclusive production rights for icons like Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair and Marcel Breuer’s Wassily Chair, many of which remain classics. -Headquartered in East Greenville, Pennsylvania, with production in North America and Italy, serving both commercial and residential markets. -Portfolio spans office systems, seating, storage, textiles, leathers, and accessories, often featured in MoMA’s permanent collection. -Typical projects include corporate workplaces, hospitality venues, government facilities, and high-end homes.

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