Sr Sourcing Specialist - TEMP

Salary Range: $93,671.00 - $140,507.00

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Sr. Sourcing Specialist will have the opportunity to enhance our organizational capability as part of the global strategic sourcing team for SIT On It Seating, Albany Park, Edlo Finch, X-chair, Mavix, and Timbuk2 and other brands. Reporting to the Director of Textiles, this role plays an integral part in the identification and development of the methods by which we drive improvements in supply chain management. This is a 6 month temporary hybrid role requiring onsite work three days per week in Cypress, CA (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* * Exemplis is a company that is driven to be the best in our industry, and this demands aggressive timelines and aggressive financial goals. This position will be at the forefront of leading the teams in achieving the timeline and financial goals through aggressive sourcing initiatives for Timbuk2 and Textile development. * The positions will be Subject-Matter-Expert (SME) in Bag and Luggage supply chain management as well as Trims, Color Materials Finish (CMF) activities, and Fabric sourcing. * Bring you’re A-game problem solving skills to create a world class supply base by evaluating and selecting the companies we partner with in the luggage, bag, textile and trims industry. * Be an integral member of the NPI (New Product Introduction) Team launching new and Innovative products by assisting in the development process. * Working cross-functionally within the organization to understand, influence, and educate others on improvements to sourcing processes. * Work with internal partners as product/quality issues arise and leverage the supplier relationships in working towards resolution. * Manage seasonal calendars along with key stake holders to hit critical retail dates. * Work on pre-costing, margin reporting and negotiations on pricing throughout the supply chain. * Manage long-term agreements with supplier partners and key raw materials supplier.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EDUCATION:

Required qualifications: * Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or equivalent work experience

• 5+ years of Sourcing in a progressive Strategic Sourcing environment.
• Experience in international supply chain management, or equivalent education.
• Working knowledge of international trade.
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience working with ERP systems or equivalent knowledge

Preferred qualifications:

• Master degree in Business disciplines or Engineering.
• Experience with Commodity Strategy creation and implementation.
• Apparel or accesory development
• Project management experience
• R&D experience
• NPI experience

Working conditions: The position requires a person to travel and visit manufacturing sites domestically and internationally. Travel overseas and to Northern Mexico will be required for the position. The position will be based in Cypress, CA Perks and Benefits: We hope that you’re excited by the possibilities that come along with working at Exemplis! With us, TEAM comes first. We bring integrity, passion, and excellence to work each day. Being part of our team means living our core values and thriving in an environment of constant innovation and positive change. In addition to our unique culture, we also offer these fun perks and benefits. * Competitive Salary: Our compensation philosophy is to be externally competitive, internally fair, and not win or lose on compensation. Salary ranges are developed with the support of national benchmarks and industry best practices that adjusts to your cost of labor, years of relevant experience, skill set, and education. * Employee Discounts: We offer our employees discounts across all of our product lines. * Hit our Numbers Lunch: When we hit our monthly milestones, we all celebrate! About Us: It all started in a small warehouse in California with just three employees, a fax machine and a bell that rang out every time a chair came down the conveyor belt. 30 years later, Exemplis continues to lead, innovate and disrupt an array of industries through its growing family of brands — including SitOnIt Seating, Timbuk2, X-Chair, Maverick, Mavix, Edloe Finch, and Albany Park. From sustainable manufacturing to outreach programs and more, we strive to make a positive impact on everyone we serve. We make sure our people (and their communities) are at the core of our organization. To make a difference, we must be a champion of diversity, inclusion, service and social justice — above all else. Are you ready to be a part of something special? We have headquarters, offices and retail stores across the U.S. (plus a variety of flexible work opportunities). Learn more and apply today. Exemplis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. Read our full statement on our careers page.