Director of Sourcing

Description More than a decade ago, Ledge introduced America to the first-in pool chaise and modern design forward furniture for a more compelling outdoor living experience. Today the award-winning brand is recognized as the in-pool and poolside leader, adopted by discerning homeowners and five star resort and residential properties around the world. Our continued success is very much a consequence of our team members, the Ledge culture of collaboration and innovation, and our unwavering belief in the importance of design distinction in everything we do. Job Overview: The Director of Sourcing is responsible for developing and executing the company's global sourcing and procurement strategy for outdoor furniture and in-pool product categories. This role owns the complete supplier lifecycle—from identifying and developing innovative manufacturing partners to managing day-to-day purchasing operations, supplier communications, and purchase order execution. As the leader of both strategic sourcing and procurement, this position ensures the company has a resilient, competitive, and scalable global supply base while maintaining operational excellence through timely purchasing, supplier performance management, and cross-functional execution. The Director partners closely with Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to support New Product Development (NPD), in-house manufacturing plans, SIOP planning, and long-term business growth. Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Strategy Develop and execute a global sourcing strategy aligned with company growth, product roadmap, and cost objectives. Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic suppliers capable of supporting outdoor furniture and in-pool product categories. Build and maintain a diversified supplier base to mitigate risk, improve resiliency, and support long-term scalability. Continuously assess supplier performance across cost, quality, innovation, capacity, and delivery reliability. Develop long-term supplier partnerships that create competitive advantage through innovation, quality, responsiveness, and operational excellence. 2. Vendor Development & Innovation Identify and cultivate supplier partnerships that drive product innovation, new materials, and manufacturing capabilities. Actively scout and qualify new suppliers that introduce differentiated capabilities or technologies to the product portfolio. Lead supplier development initiatives to improve manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production scalability. Collaborate with suppliers early in the product development process to influence design for manufacturability and cost optimization. 3. New Product Development (NPD) Integration Partner with Product, Engineering, and Quality teams during the NPD process to ensure sourcing feasibility and supplier alignment. Identify and secure manufacturing partners capable of supporting new product launches and scaling production. Provide cost modeling, supplier capability insights, and lead time considerations during product concept and development phases. Ensure sourcing decisions support long-term product lifecycle strategies and marketplace competitiveness. 4. Contracting & Commercial Negotiations Lead negotiation of supplier agreements including pricing structures, payment terms, lead times, capacity commitments, and service levels. Implement strong supplier contracts that protect the company’s intellectual property, ensure quality standards, and manage risk. Establish long-term supplier partnerships that balance cost efficiency with strategic capability and innovation. 5. SIOP Alignment & Operational Integration Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Procurement to ensure sourcing strategies support SIOP planning and capacity requirements. Provide supplier capacity insights, production constraints, and supply risk inputs into the SIOP process. Ensure sourcing decisions consider downstream impacts including manufacturing constraints, logistics, inventory strategy, and demand variability. 6. Supplier Performance & Cross-Functional Collaboration Establish supplier scorecards and performance metrics focused on quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost, innovation, and continuous improvement. Lead regular business reviews with strategic suppliers to drive accountability and strengthen partnerships. Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to ensure supplier performance supports company objectives. Support Operations through supplier capacity planning, production readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives. 7. Cost & Risk Management Drive cost optimization through strategic supplier selection, competitive sourcing, and value engineering opportunities. Evaluate geopolitical, logistical, and operational risks associated with supplier locations and manufacturing capabilities. Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, innovation, quality, and supply continuity. What Success Looks Like: Vendor scorecards and supplier performance management processes are established and actively maintained Supplier pricing, contracts, and commercial terms are effectively negotiated to support cost, quality, and scalability goals Sourcing strategies align with SIOP demand planning, operational needs, and inventory requirements New suppliers are identified and onboarded to support NPI initiatives and long-term business growth Supplier risks, capacity constraints, and sourcing challenges are proactively identified and mitigated Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field required 8+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership experience Strong experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing, and strategic partnerships Experience supporting NPI initiatives and supplier onboarding Strong cross-functional collaboration, analytical, and communication skills Experience within manufacturing, consumer goods, or furniture industries preferred ERP experience, preferably NetSuite, strongly preferred At Ledge, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a positive and supportive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr