Global Sourcing Specialist-Senior

Flexsteel

  • High Point, North Carolina
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Key responsibilities include: Serve as the primary liaison between Asia-based suppliers and Mexico manufacturing operations, aligning sourcing strategies around cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity. If you're a highly motivated strategic sourcing professional who enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges and driving meaningful results, we'd love to hear from you.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHigh Point, North Carolina
    Websitehttps://www.flexsteel.com/heritage.inc

    Description

    What You'll Do

    As a Senior Global Sourcing Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring our products are supported by a resilient, high-performing supply base. Key responsibilities include:

    • Serve as the primary liaison between Asia-based suppliers and Mexico manufacturing operations, aligning sourcing strategies around cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity.
    • Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for components and raw materials that support operational excellence and long-term business objectives.
    • Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers while proactively managing supply chain risks and market changes.
    • Manage supplier performance reviews using KPIs and scorecards to drive improvements in quality, delivery, service, and total cost of ownership.
    • Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and SIOP teams to support new product introductions (NPI) and strategic growth initiatives.
    • Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities, value engineering projects, and process improvements.
    • Monitor global market trends, commodity movements, and supply chain developments to anticipate risks and maintain continuity of supply.
    • Support inventory optimization and service-level goals through collaboration with Purchasing and SIOP teams.
    • Travel domestically and internationally to strengthen supplier relationships, support sourcing initiatives, and drive project success.

    What You'll Bring

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
    • 5+ years of sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management experience.
    • Experience developing and managing supplier relationships in a global sourcing environment.
    • Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
    • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience in manufacturing, furniture, consumer products, or durable goods industries.
    • Knowledge of supplier performance management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
    • Familiarity with ERP, planning, and supply chain management systems.
    • Experience leading cost-reduction, value engineering, or supplier development initiatives.
    • Ability to analyze market trends and develop sourcing strategies that improve business performance.

    Why Join Us?

    • Make a direct impact on global sourcing strategy and business performance.
    • Collaborate with teams across North America and Asia.
    • Build relationships with world-class suppliers and manufacturing partners.
    • Lead initiatives that improve cost, quality, innovation, and supply chain resilience.
    • Enjoy opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic, global environment.

    If you're a highly motivated strategic sourcing professional who enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges and driving meaningful results, we'd love to hear from you.

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