Product Development and Sourcing Manager

Role Overview

The Product Development and Sourcing Manager is responsible for overseeing product development, sourcing, and supplier management activities across our home textile category. You'll serve as the central link between internal cross-functional teams and overseas offices, vendors, and manufacturers — driving on-time delivery, strong quality, and target cost outcomes. The ideal candidate has a strong background in home textile product development and sourcing, with proficiency in speaking and writing Chinese required to effectively communicate with local suppliers and manufacturing partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for global sourcing operations, collaborating with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors
• Utilize negotiation and costing skills to achieve financial targets for the designated product category
• Maintain and update product costs, while effectively communicating with overseas offices regarding costing options
• Coordinate tasks to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality products
• Monitor and expedite sample development progress
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, merchandisers, and engineers, to develop innovative and high-quality home textile products
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, manufacturers, and vendors based on quality, cost effectiveness, and capacity to meet production requirements
• Work closely with suppliers to achieve optimal cost and quality outcomes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Product Development and Sourcing Manager in the home textile category
• Proficiency in speaking and writing Chinese to effectively communicate with local suppliers
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• Experience with content, product, and inventory management
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Exceptional organizational skills, including planning, prioritizing, managing multiple tasks, and meeting corporate deadlines
• Experience working with mass retailers such as Target, TJ Maxx, Costco, and Walmart

What Success Looks Like

• Products hit target cost, quality, and delivery windows across the home textile portfolio
• Overseas supplier communication is clear, fast, and effective — no timeline slippage due to miscommunication
• New supplier relationships add capacity, quality, and category coverage where needed
• Cost negotiations and engineering initiatives deliver measurable margin improvement
• Sample development stays on schedule with proactive risk flagging
• Cross-functional partners (design, merchandising, engineering) view the role as a reliable sourcing and development voice

Additional Requirements

• Domestic and international travel as needed for factory visits, sourcing trips, and supplier reviews

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Dynamic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial work environment
• Exposure to major retailers, nationally recognized brands, and trend-driven home categories
• Fast-paced culture where your ideas, creativity, and contributions make an impact

Why This Role

You'll sit at the intersection of design, cost, and supply — owning the sourcing relationships and development outcomes that directly drive margin, quality, and on-time delivery for Idea Nuova's biggest home textile programs. The role offers a rare combination of creative input, commercial impact, and global supplier ownership, with direct exposure to our largest retail partners.