Sr. Global Sourcing Specialist (Promotional Products, Hardgoods)

Job Summary

The Senior Global Sourcing Specialist is responsible for leading sourcing strategy, supplier management, and end-to-end execution of product orders across custom hardgoods and softgoods (e.g., vinyl figures, plush, drinkware, totes).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy and execution for assigned categories or key programs
• Manage multiple and complex projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment to cost, quality, and timeline expectations
• Proactively identify risks, escalate issues early, and drive resolution to protect production timelines and on-time delivery
• Partner cross-functionally (PD, Sales, Logistics, Finance) to ensure alignment on timelines, specs, and deliverables
• Influence decision-making by providing clear recommendations grounded in data and sourcing expertise
• Hold internal stakeholders and suppliers accountable to key milestones, deliverables, and SLA expectations
• Drive supplier selection, onboarding, and performance management with a strategic lens
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and production terms to meet business and margin targets
• Oversee production timelines end-to-end; ensure issues are addressed before impacting delivery
• Validate and manage landed cost (ELC), proactively identifying variances and improvement opportunities
• Support development and implementation of sourcing SOPs and best practices
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on sourcing processes and execution
• Potentially manage direct reports as the role evolves
• Maintain accurate records of sourcing activities, supplier data, and project tracking
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across sourcing and cross-functional workflows