Director of Sourcing
Location: Raleigh Metro
Schedule: Onsite 5 days/wk
We are seeking an experienced Director of Sourcing to lead global sourcing strategy, supplier partnerships, product quality, cost optimization, and manufacturing execution for a growing consumer products organization.
This strategic leader will work cross-functionally to strengthen the supply chain, support product launches, improve margins, and build a resilient global vendor network.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies across product categories.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard manufacturing partners that support growth and innovation.
- Build and manage long-term relationships with international suppliers.
- Lead supplier negotiations involving pricing, payment terms, minimum order quantities, capacity, and service expectations.
- Drive cost-saving and value-engineering initiatives while protecting product quality and brand standards.
- Analyze product costing and recommend strategies to improve gross margin.
- Establish supplier performance metrics for quality, delivery, innovation, compliance, and cost.
- Oversee factory audits, supplier compliance initiatives, and corrective actions when issues arise.
- Partner with Product Development from concept through production, including materials, finishes, manufacturing techniques, and sourcing feasibility.
- Monitor global sourcing trends, tariffs, geopolitical developments, and market conditions to proactively manage risk.
- Support inventory planning, seasonal product reviews, and cross-functional business planning.
- Mentor team members and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of sourcing leadership experience within consumer products.
- Extensive experience working with international manufacturing partners, including suppliers in Asia.
- Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, negotiation, product costing, and margin improvement.
- Experience managing multiple global vendors and supplier relationships.
- Knowledge of quality systems, product compliance, and factory auditing practices.
- Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- The ability to balance quality, speed, cost, and long-term supply-chain resilience.
Preferred Background
Experience sourcing accessories, jewelry, home décor, or comparable consumer products is strongly preferred.
