Sourcing Manager (International Finished Goods Buying Exp. Req.)
Location: Near Paterson, New Jersey (Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 + Annual 10% Bonus + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K w/ Match, PTO, Sick Days, Holidays 
Job Type: Full-Time
Core Hours: 9am - 5pm, Flexible 
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available 
Relocation Assistance: Not available
Travel: Less than 5% for domestic trade shows

Sourcing Manager (International Finished Goods Buying Exp. Req.) Description

Our client in the consumer products industry is looking for a Sourcing Manager to join their team near Paterson, NJ. In this hybrid individual contributor role, you’ll manage supplier relationships and support sourcing initiatives that balance cost, quality, and efficiency. The role includes a mix of maintaining established vendor relationships and identifying new opportunities to add value through sourcing strategies. The ideal candidate has experience with international sourcing and supplier negotiations. To succeed, you must be comfortable analyzing large datasets, creating actionable insights, and making recommendations. This is a great opportunity to grow with a profitable and stable company while enhancing your sourcing and procurement portfolio.

Sourcing Manager (International Finished Goods Buying Exp. Req.) Responsibilities

•    Own supplier relationships across new and existing items
•    Lead annual negotiations for purchasing contracts
•    Identify cost savings through new sourcing options and tariff avoidance
•    Manage global sourcing operations and ensure value proposition
•    Develop new supplier relationships to improve cost, quality, and capabilities
•    Monitor and respond to global commodity pricing trends
•    Conduct Excel-based analysis to support sourcing decisions
•    Evaluate supplier MOQs and optimize purchasing terms
•    Collaborate across teams for new product development sourcing
•    Ensure global compliance with sourcing and procurement best practices

Sourcing Manager (International Finished Goods Buying Exp. Req.) Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree required
•    5+ years of supply chain experience, including sourcing and supplier negotiations, is required
•    Experience sourcing finished goods from international suppliers is required
•    Proficiency with ERP systems is required
•    Strong Excel analysis skills, including VLOOKUP and SUMIF functions, required
•    Willingness to participate in early morning or evening international calls (~10%) is required
•    Ability to work on-site 3 days per week (including Fridays) is required