Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Global Sourcing Category Manager to lead the strategic sourcing and e-commerce category management for their luxury kitchen and bath product lines. This hybrid role combines global sourcing expertise with e-commerce strategy, focusing on optimizing product assortment, supplier relationships, and digital channel performance.

This is a hybrid role that requires you to be on-site in Miami 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for kitchen and bath categories (e.g., tubs, sinks, faucets).
• Build and manage supplier relationships across Asia, Europe, and North America to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements to drive cost savings and maintain product excellence.
• Monitor global market trends, raw material costs, and geopolitical risks to inform sourcing decisions.
• Lead the e-commerce category strategy
• Optimize product listings, digital merchandising, and promotional strategies to increase conversion and sales.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to execute go-to-market plans and brand campaigns.
• Manage the full product lifecycle from concept to end-of-life, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs.
• Partner with product development to introduce innovative, high-quality products that enhance the brand portfolio.
• Work closely with supply chain, inventory planning, marketing, and finance teams to align sourcing and category strategies with business goals.
• Ensure inventory levels meet demand forecasts while minimizing excess stock and obsolescence.
• Analyze category performance metrics including sales, margins, and inventory turnover.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in global sourcing or category management within the durable goods or luxury home products sector.
• Proven success in supplier negotiations, contract management, and international sourcing.
• Strong understanding of Amazon strategy, digital merchandising, and DTC e-commerce.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP and category management tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Excel).
• Experience with inventory planning, demand forecasting, and product lifecycle management.

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