Upholstery Sourcing Specialist

Upholstery Sourcing Specialist Department: Sourcing Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: North Carolina Reporting To: Gerardo Ramirez Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000 / year Description Hi there, we’re Article. We’re a Canadian-founded furniture company that sells to customers across Canada and the United States. We’re focused on creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. And as the Upholstery Sourcing Specialist , you’ll serve as the strategic bridge between our internal teams and external partners, managing the full supplier lifecycle—from complex price negotiations and product development to ensuring seamless delivery and production capacity. In Sourcing, we drive the engine of our physical business by turning complex BOM analysis and market data into actionable supplier strategies. This fits into our larger need to ensure a continuous, high-quality, and ethical supply chain, which is important to us because maintaining product availability and cost-efficiency is what allows us to scale reliably while staying true to our "remarkably better" promise. Within the first few months, you’d have established a rhythm of communication across logistics, engineering, and quality teams, while taking full ownership of your assigned supplier portfolio and identifying immediate "cost out" opportunities. In a year, you’ll be proud to say you’ve transformed your supplier base into a high-performing, resilient network that has successfully navigated product relocations and capacity shifts, all while hitting rigorous KPI targets for availability, quality, and margin improvement. Why Article? Article has been working with Mexican and US furniture manufacturers since 2021. We currently have a team spread across Canada, US, Vietnam, and Mexico. As a Particle (people of Article), you will have a high level of autonomy to solve challenging, meaningful problems the best way you can. That means you’re trusted to explore solutions you believe will work best (you’re the expert, after all). You’ll do all this while growing your skills within a company that is redefining the furniture industry. What You'll Do: Build & Scale the Network: Identify, qualify, and onboard high-performing upholstery suppliers to build a resilient and competitive global supply base. Master the Negotiation: Drive price negotiations for new and existing products using deep BOM analysis and market data to protect margins and realize "cost-out" opportunities. Own the Relationship: Act as the primary bridge between suppliers and internal teams (Engineering, Logistics, Quality), ensuring clear communication and aligned priorities. Lead Product Initiatives: Manage the end-to-end execution of product developments and relocations using a disciplined project management approach. Monitor & Optimize Performance: Rigorously track supplier KPIs and tactical capacity, intervening with mitigation strategies to ensure 100% product availability and quality. Ensure Integrity: Execute all procurement activities with a commitment to strict compliance, ethical standards, and value-chain transparency. Who You Are: A Strategic Thinker: You don't just see a vendor; you see a value chain. You use SWOT analysis and manufacturing insights to shape long-term sourcing strategies. A Fact-Based Negotiator: You back up your arguments with data. You understand the nuances of raw material costs and market trends to ensure fair and competitive pricing. A Problem Solver: When disruptions happen, you’re already two steps ahead with alternative actions to secure supply and minimize impact. A Cross-Functional Collaborator: You thrive in the middle of the action, coordinating effortlessly between technical engineers, logistics experts, and external partners. Detail-Oriented & Ethical: You take pride in "Article Way" performance and hold yourself—and your partners—to the highest standards of professional conduct. Project Minded: You are comfortable juggling multiple timelines, from complex product launches to contract renewals, without letting balls drop. Travel & Requirements: Possess a valid Driver’s License and Passport. Willingness and ability to travel as needed to provide hands‑on support across our regional network. Flexibility with working hours to support our multi‑shift operations. Right to Work: You are legally authorized to work in the US. Safety First: Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug & alcohol test and a criminal background check (Article participates in E‑Verify). Perks & Benefits: Benefits-eligible (First day of employment) Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage Life Insurance Disability insurance Vacation, Holidays & Sick/Wellness Days 48 hours Sick/wellness (6 days, accrued annually) 8 paid holidays + 1 Inclusion & Diversity day 120 hours (3 weeks) paid vacation (accrued annually) Other Benefits/Perks 4% 401K matched contribution Paid maternity and parental leave 45% Employee discount + 15 % family & friends discount We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligible employees will receive a cash bonus. The target salary for this role is $90,000 to $105,000. The actual base pay can increase beyond this range, and will be based on various factors, including transferable skills, training and certifications, work experience, business needs and market demands. #J-18808-Ljbffr Article