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.