Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The S ourcing Manager will support the team charged with developing and launching new physical products for Artifact Uprising. This role will own management of the physical product innovation project steps which require vendor partner completion or input, and assist all other project steps which Operations owns. This role sources, qualifies, and onboard vendors and suppliers while analyzing and reporting out on supply chain performance. This role will also support the initiatives of the Operations management team, especially those involved in physical product development, commercialization, and sourcing.

Job Responsibilities

• Strong Project Management skills to ensure project initiatives are monitored, communicated and achieved

• Regularly assess risks associated with key project steps and facilitate the development of solutions with the project team

• Work cross-functionally internally (marketing, digital product, engineering, customer team, finance/accounting) and externally (suppliers and vendors) while supporting the development and commercialization of new products

• Support the development and completion of formal RFQs from different vendors and suppliers to support product development plans and Operations strategy initiatives

• Partner with the rest of Operations to understand vendor improvement opportunities, needs, and priorities, and how sourcing can improve the performance of A|U’s supply chain

• Adhere to budgets by monitoring expenses and assist with cost saving initiatives

• Works closely with the Physical Product Innovations core team to help design new product, define specifications, and prepare for go-live. Includes:

  • R&D - works directly with Innovation Manager to marry concepts with capabilities so that ideas can be prototyped

  • Prototyping Physical Product - own project management of early stages of product development and prototyping with suppliers and potential production partners

  • Samples - own project management of final product samples to ensure all product requirements are met prior to LOS (correct specifications, packaging, shipping requirements, in box marketing material, etc)

  • Physical Test Orders - own management and execution of physical product test orders needed to meet go-live goals; coordinates with Digital Product and Product Listing for end to end approval

  • Communicates all relevant information Customer Experience team needs to support new product

• Supporting supply chain team risk management plans relating to sourcing, purchasing, and overall supply chain strategy

• Developing new sourcing strategies and negotiating prices with vendors/suppliers to manage costs while optimizing quality and lead-times.

• Working with suppliers to develop new capabilities and to improve existing products by providing feedback on their design or performance

• Source and qualify new vendors and suppliers as dictated by business strategy, physical product innovation needs, and supply chain objectives

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills and experience using a common project management software tool; e.g. Asana, MS Project, etc.

• Experience working in a role developing and launching physical products

• 2+ years sourcing new vendors or suppliers, qualifying them, and establishing strong partnerships

• The ability to travel (3-5 times per year, domestically)

• Strong communication and time management skills

• College degree or equivalent experience required

• Knowledge of print manufacturing strongly desired

• Experience working with a 3PL or other fulfillment provider

• Knowledge of the Supply chain operations principles, procedures, and best practices.

• Knowledge of Six Sigma concepts and lean methodologies, especially as they pertain to supply chain management

The final salary is commensurate with experience, skills, and organizational equity considerations.

Artifact Uprising® is a Colorado-based company that creates premium quality, customizable photo goods for your digital photos. Driven by the mission to empower people to tell their stories effortlessly, beautifully and often, the company is known for elevated design and thoughtfully sourced materials. Signature products include the Layflat Album touting ultra-thick pages and foil-stamped covers, textured matte Everyday Prints, and a line of customizable frames.

Artifact Uprising was recently named on the Built In Colorado’s 2024 Best Places to Work list. We are a tight-knit team who works with some of the latest technology to delight and inspire our customers.

Job Perks

Industry leading health, vision and dental insurance for families (Plans cover 100% for employees and up to 95% for dependents), flexible vacation policy, Gym partnership with ClassPass, 401(k) matching plan, Year-End Company Bonus Plan.

Why Artifact Uprising?

Creative Freedom We value the creative process and look to our employees to speak into Artifact Uprising products, identity and approach – regardless of position or title. We look for driven people who demonstrate initiative to take the company to the next level.

The Working Life

We strive to create a workplace where everyone works hard but also has the flexibility and balance to enjoy life outside of the office.

It Won’t Be Boring

We are a small company with big ideas - and we recognize it will take every last one of us to reinvent the way brands approach business. We believe a good workplace empowers its team to rise to new challenges, expand their skill sets and think outside of the box. Through this, we foster a company culture that is always growing, always reaching, and always looking to see things differently.

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Artifact Uprising is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.