Artisan 34
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Job Title:
Sourcing Manager – Home Textiles Job Location:
Hazlet, New Jersey – (Mon-Thursday On-Site / Friday Work-from-Home) Who we are:
Artisan 34 is a global manufacturer and design house of Home Textiles and Décor products. Since 2018, we’ve built a process that turns inspiration into high-performing home products seamlessly, from idea to final delivery. Our team is hands-on, detail-driven, and focused on making the experience smooth, creative, and efficient. Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced Sourcing Manager for Home Textiles to join our team. The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies to ensure the timely procurement of quality goods at a competitive cost. The role focuses on supplier relationships, driving cost-saving initiatives, and quality assurance compliance, managing the end-to-end sourcing process and supporting development, production, and delivery of products. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mindset, strong negotiation skills, and experience working with global suppliers in Home Textiles. Responsibilities and Duties Develop and implement sourcing strategies to drive operational efficiency and cost savings for the company. Include exploring pricing from new countries and opening those channels. Own and manage all price grids and updated best costing by category. Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers/vendors based on quality, reliability, cost, and delivery performance. Manage supplier relationships and maintain open communication to ensure timely resolution of issues and high-quality production. Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms to optimize value, innovation, quality, reliability, and compliance. Negotiate and maintain pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers and communicate these details clearly with cross-functional teams. Ability to resource when needed. Conduct regular supplier assessments and performance reviews to ensure compliance with company standards and drive continuous improvement. Analyze detailed cost breakdowns to identify savings opportunities and recommend sourcing alternatives. Bring creative, cost-effective ideas to improve value and margin. Continuously improve sourcing and production processes to increase efficiency, improve lead times, and reduce costs. Drive cost optimization without compromising quality or delivery timelines. Maintain accurate records of sourcing activities, contracts, pricing agreements, and supplier information using appropriate software tools and systems. Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., product development, sales, buying) to understand evolving customer needs to strengthen the supplier matrix and cost negotiations. Engage in continuous competitive shopping to stay proficient in the market retail landscape. Travel as needed domestically and internationally. Facilitate vendor meetings to review in-season development, production, and delivery challenges. Identify potential business risks and opportunities for improvement, escalating where necessary and offering solutions. Our Best Fit Candidate Would Be Proactive, Resourceful and Responsible Highly motivated, Creative and Enthusiastic Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Sense of urgency Ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines Effective communication skills Thorough understanding of fashion retail merchandising - preferably from Home Textiles Strong costing experience and negotiation skills Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. In-depth knowledge of textile materials, development/production processes, and industry-specific sourcing practices. Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving cost savings and favorable supplier agreements. Excellent analytical abilities, with the capacity to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Capable of multitasking and problem-solving effectively in a dynamic environment. Ability to juggle various functions at one time but stay focused on the big picture. A sense of urgency and personal ownership of performance with the ability to work through barriers and deliver results. Able to travel as needed for domestic fairs and overseas meetings. Culture We strive to create a positive and inspiring culture, valuing a strong work ethic and a collaborative environment where people enjoy the work and the people they work with. Our goal is to shape a work environment that encourages partnership and makes Artisan 34 a place they look forward to working every day. Benefits Health, Dental, Vision and 401K plans Paid Time Off for Vacation and Holidays Work-from-Home Fridays Summer Fridays Business casual environment Hours: Monday–Friday, ~8.5 hours per day Employment details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries: Wholesale Note: This refined description removes external job-market postings and unrelated boilerplate while preserving the core responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations of the Sourcing Manager – Home Textiles role.
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Sourcing Manager – Home Textiles Job Location:
Hazlet, New Jersey – (Mon-Thursday On-Site / Friday Work-from-Home) Who we are:
Artisan 34 is a global manufacturer and design house of Home Textiles and Décor products. Since 2018, we’ve built a process that turns inspiration into high-performing home products seamlessly, from idea to final delivery. Our team is hands-on, detail-driven, and focused on making the experience smooth, creative, and efficient. Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced Sourcing Manager for Home Textiles to join our team. The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies to ensure the timely procurement of quality goods at a competitive cost. The role focuses on supplier relationships, driving cost-saving initiatives, and quality assurance compliance, managing the end-to-end sourcing process and supporting development, production, and delivery of products. The ideal candidate will have an analytical mindset, strong negotiation skills, and experience working with global suppliers in Home Textiles. Responsibilities and Duties Develop and implement sourcing strategies to drive operational efficiency and cost savings for the company. Include exploring pricing from new countries and opening those channels. Own and manage all price grids and updated best costing by category. Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers/vendors based on quality, reliability, cost, and delivery performance. Manage supplier relationships and maintain open communication to ensure timely resolution of issues and high-quality production. Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms to optimize value, innovation, quality, reliability, and compliance. Negotiate and maintain pricing, terms, and contracts with suppliers and communicate these details clearly with cross-functional teams. Ability to resource when needed. Conduct regular supplier assessments and performance reviews to ensure compliance with company standards and drive continuous improvement. Analyze detailed cost breakdowns to identify savings opportunities and recommend sourcing alternatives. Bring creative, cost-effective ideas to improve value and margin. Continuously improve sourcing and production processes to increase efficiency, improve lead times, and reduce costs. Drive cost optimization without compromising quality or delivery timelines. Maintain accurate records of sourcing activities, contracts, pricing agreements, and supplier information using appropriate software tools and systems. Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., product development, sales, buying) to understand evolving customer needs to strengthen the supplier matrix and cost negotiations. Engage in continuous competitive shopping to stay proficient in the market retail landscape. Travel as needed domestically and internationally. Facilitate vendor meetings to review in-season development, production, and delivery challenges. Identify potential business risks and opportunities for improvement, escalating where necessary and offering solutions. Our Best Fit Candidate Would Be Proactive, Resourceful and Responsible Highly motivated, Creative and Enthusiastic Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Sense of urgency Ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines Effective communication skills Thorough understanding of fashion retail merchandising - preferably from Home Textiles Strong costing experience and negotiation skills Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. In-depth knowledge of textile materials, development/production processes, and industry-specific sourcing practices. Strong negotiation skills with a track record of achieving cost savings and favorable supplier agreements. Excellent analytical abilities, with the capacity to analyze complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Capable of multitasking and problem-solving effectively in a dynamic environment. Ability to juggle various functions at one time but stay focused on the big picture. A sense of urgency and personal ownership of performance with the ability to work through barriers and deliver results. Able to travel as needed for domestic fairs and overseas meetings. Culture We strive to create a positive and inspiring culture, valuing a strong work ethic and a collaborative environment where people enjoy the work and the people they work with. Our goal is to shape a work environment that encourages partnership and makes Artisan 34 a place they look forward to working every day. Benefits Health, Dental, Vision and 401K plans Paid Time Off for Vacation and Holidays Work-from-Home Fridays Summer Fridays Business casual environment Hours: Monday–Friday, ~8.5 hours per day Employment details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries: Wholesale Note: This refined description removes external job-market postings and unrelated boilerplate while preserving the core responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations of the Sourcing Manager – Home Textiles role.
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