Sourcing Manager - Private Brands

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Spreetail is a new ecommerce site that makes it easy to shop for your backyard, garage, and home. Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, Spreetail has expanded to include offices and fulfillment centers in 8 cities and 6 states. 

 

Life at Spreetail 

Working at Spreetail is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build one of the fastest growing ecommerce companies in history. We take on challenges that others would call impossible because we have a team of amazing, talented people who collaborate and think bigger together. We act fast because we’re committed to being the best. 

 

This team creates private branded products based on market and Internal data. Responsible for Identifying product opportunities, managing factories, cost negotiation, quality assurance, and product specification and design.

As Sourcing Manager, you will:

  • Develop sourcing and operations strategy through management of suppliers, analyzing costs, negotiations supplier partnerships and identifying new opportunities for assigned categories.
  • Research and identify qualified suppliers of high-quality goods and develops high-impact strategic supplier relationships. 
  • Responsible for negotiating and maintaining supplier contracts and terms to meet pricing and margin requirements.
  • Develop sourcing opportunities that improve cost, lead times, working capital and payment terms. 
  • Analyze and calculate costs of procurement and identifies methods to decrease costs expenditures. 
  •  Maintain product compliance and works with product development team to ensure factories meet product quality metrics. 
  • Oversee and participate as the liaison with other departments regarding technical product changes/problems, required adjustments, and future strategic objectives. 
  • Deliver cost savings targets and supplier mix strategies. 

We look forward to hearing more about your experience with:

  • 4+ years of product sourcing of consumer goods 
  • 4+ years of managing supplier relationships and negotiating contracts 
  • Experience working with international companies & collaborating with cross-cultural differences 
  • Knowledge of multiple languages is a plus (Specifically: Mandarin, Cantonese & Spanish). 

We believe in making employees’ lives easier with benefits that enhance their quality of life. To reward your hard work and dedication, Spreetail offers:

  • Generous Vacation Time. Hourly team members enjoy 20 days of PTO each year and salaried employees are granted untracked PTO.
  • Health Insurance. Spreetail pays your full monthly premium.
  • Home Owner Bonus. After 2 years, Spreetail supports your purchase of a home with a $5k bonus.
  • Company Trips. Each time we hit our goals, we fly to a new destination.
  • 3 Year Island Getaway. You and a guest get a 5-star beach vacation.
  • 5 Year Sabbatical. Take 10 days off to reward your time in the office.
  • Donation Match. We match you dollar-for-dollar up to $250/year, and up to $1,000/year after 5 years.
  • Stock Appreciation Rights. As Spreetail grows, so does your bank account.
  • Leadership Development. We invest in making you a stronger team member.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Spreetail is an equal opportunity employer that hires based on stellar qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic rather than factors like age, gender identity, race, nationality, religion, or sexuality.

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Spreetail's office is located at 4th and Congress, right in the heart of downtown Austin.

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