Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager Department: Product Production Reports to: Director – Global Sourcing & Production Hours Available: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST (1-hour lunch break) Physical Address: 200 Sea Ln, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.

About the Opportunity At BEDGEAR®, we believe our products are only as strong as the global partnerships behind them. Our Product Production team works with world-class suppliers to source innovative materials, ensure manufacturing excellence, and deliver exceptional quality to our customers around the globe.

We're looking for a Sourcing Manager who is passionate about strategic sourcing, supplier development, and building strong global partnerships that support product innovation and operational excellence.

You won't just source materials—you'll help build a resilient, scalable global supply chain that supports BEDGEAR's continued growth, product innovation, and commitment to delivering exceptional products.

What You'll Do As our Sourcing Manager, you'll be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing global supplier relationships while partnering closely with Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Operations, and Supply Planning to ensure competitive pricing, high-quality materials, and reliable manufacturing capabilities across our global supply chain.

Essential Functions (included but not limited to): Global Supplier Identification & Development

• Research, identify, and qualify new global vendors across diverse material categories including electrical components, steel, wood, textiles, foams, corrugates, springs, and finished consumer goods.
• Build and maintain a diversified supplier network supporting raw material sourcing, component manufacturing, finished goods procurement, and in-store POP production such as racks, shelving, fixtures, and fitting booths.
• Evaluate suppliers based on cost competitiveness, production capacity, technical capability, financial stability, compliance standards, sustainability practices, and long-term partnership potential.
• Attend domestic and international trade shows to identify emerging suppliers, materials, technologies, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Conduct on-site vendor visits, both domestic and international, to assess manufacturing processes, quality systems, engineering transparency, and operational maturity.

Vendor Vetting & Qualification

• Lead supplier onboarding processes including supplier audits, capability assessments, and production trials.
• Establish partnership standards that include transparency into engineering processes, bill of materials, and supplier cost breakdown structures.
• Ensure supplier compliance with quality, safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Partner with Product Development, Quality, and Engineering teams to validate tooling readiness, testing protocols, and counter sample approvals.

Cost Modeling & Counter Costing

• Perform detailed counter costing on components, raw materials, and finished goods to validate supplier quotations.
• Develop cost comparison models for new product sourcing initiatives including multi-supplier comparisons and landed cost analysis.
• Evaluate cost drivers including freight, duties, tariffs, packaging, tooling amortization, and minimum order quantities.
• Partner with Finance to ensure sourcing decisions support margin targets and overall business profitability.
• Monitor commodity pricing trends and negotiate proactively to manage cost fluctuations.

Negotiation & Commercial Terms

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, minimum order quantities, lead times, tooling ownership, and long-term supply agreements.
• Establish supplier agreements that balance cost savings with supply stability, scalability, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with Legal and Finance teams to formalize supplier contracts and risk mitigation strategies.

Global Manufacturing Support

• Support global manufacturing initiatives by aligning sourcing strategies with production capabilities across multiple facilities.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Planning teams to ensure continuity of supply and risk mitigation strategies.
• Assist in establishing dual-sourcing strategies to protect against supply disruptions and capacity constraints.

Continuous Improvement & Strategic Sourcing

• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process optimization, and supply chain efficiency improvements.
• Evaluate make-versus-buy opportunities to support operational scalability and cost competitiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery metrics and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Contribute to long-term sourcing strategies and the development of BEDGEAR's global supplier roadmap.
• Develop and maintain sourcing documentation and tools to support future supplier evaluations and procurement initiatives.

Please note that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive listing of tasks, activities, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties may change without notice

What Makes Someone Successful Here

Success in this role comes from balancing strategic thinking with strong relationship management. The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, and skilled at building trusted partnerships with suppliers around the world.

Our Core Values We look for team members who are: Hungry – Motivated, driven, and eager to grow. Humble – Team-first and open to feedback. Curious – Always learning and looking for better ways to work. Clever – Resourceful problem-solvers who think critically. Committed – Dependable and accountable to results. Humanitarian – Respectful, supportive, and invested in helping others succeed.

Qualifications Required:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify
• English literate and proficient (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension)
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field required
• Professional certifications such as CPM, CPSM, or equivalent preferred
• 5–8+ years of experience in global sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
• Experience supporting global manufacturing operations and supplier development initiatives
• Experience with international supplier negotiations and factory evaluations preferred

Why Join BEDGEAR®?

At BEDGEAR®, you'll have the opportunity to contribute beyond a traditional sourcing role. You'll collaborate with leaders across Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Operations, and Supply Planning to identify world-class supplier partners, strengthen our global supply chain, and support the development of innovative products that reach customers around the world.

We're building a team of people who want to grow personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on the organization and each other.

BEDGEAR® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

Physical Demands Appropriate work intensity level: Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy