We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as an Associate Sourcing Manager, B2B.

This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

Maximize company sales growth and profitability by overseeing the merchandising sourcing activities for assigned categories. The Associate Sourcing Manager, B2B will be involved in all aspects of sourcing which will require the skills necessary to manage vendor selection, performance management, identify cost saving opportunities, create competitive environments, creatively negotiate and manage on time deliveries.

Primary Responsibility:

Execute vendor strategies and utilize vendor matrix to support Product Design and Development and Buying strategiesNegotiate first cost for new and existing products for the B2B client and product specific requirementsDevelop and monitor pre-production activities (sample development, quotes, packaging, etc) to ensure all are completed in a timely manner.Monitor purchase order milestones to insure on time execution and delivery Assess and analyze vendor capacities and partner with cross functional teams to support individual client needs while also leveraging volume and relationships that may already be established for the greater company.Close working partnership with Product Design and Development, Buying, Planning, and Quality and Compliance, ESG and B2B client leads.Improve vendor reliability through the management of vendor performanceWork with suppliers and brand partners to achieve B2B financial goals.Assess, react and communicate to appropriate business units on any delayed or missed production or purchase order deadlines.Assist the  Sourcing Manager B2B on products and tasks across brands, departments and product classifications as well as global vendor base.Participate in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position and processes related to the client requirements.Monitor and adhere to key milestone dates on the PDP calendar.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Good reading and written language skills (English), multi-cultural awareness and respect, basic arithmetic, interpersonal skills, telephone presence, data entry skillsAbility to manage a time and action calendarKnowledge of sourcing capabilities by country / regionBasic understanding of manufacturing processes for assigned categoriesEffective email communication with overseas vendors and agentsAbility to be agile and flexible in a changing environment Ability to travel internationally

Experience Required:

3+ years in a Sourcing or Product Development RoleCollege Degree required

Minimum Starting Rate: $70,000.00 Annually

Up to: $95,000.00 Annually

Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.