Major Activities
- Develop and execute Sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
- Matrix management of Global Sourcing Partners directly or indirectly through Michaels Global Sourcing Asian Offices.
- Develop vendor and product solutions in support of the Merchandising strategy, ensure that the Company's goals of product innovation and quality are achieved.
- Deliver optimal vendor matrix that drives category growth, flexibility, speed to market and profitability.
- Collaborate with Global Sourcing Manager and offshore office to identify and evaluate an effective vendor matrix.
- Leverage the vendor matrix across the company to provide the best "cost" and "value" equation.
- Collect data and conduct analysis for projects including RFP, category/classification, and vendor analysis, to develop and execute negotiation strategies.
- Responsible to deliver saving pipeline objectives.
- Partner with Product Development Team to understand product roadmap, development strategy and innovation needs. Select the right vendor partners to execute program effectively.
- Accountable for vendor production assignments and production allocation.
- Responsible for production, on-time shipments, and overall execution for assigned product categories.
- Be a key internal link between all internal and external stakeholders including Category Management, Sourcing, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Vendor Relations, Finance, Supply Chain, Legal, Inventory Management, Michaels Global Sourcing Asia Offices, Vendors, and Buying Agents.
- International and domestic travel may be required to identify, evaluate, and manage a global vendor and agent network.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires
- Minimum 5 years of experience with a major retailer, brand or product development/sourcing company in a sourcing, production, buying or product development role
Other
- Solid negotiation and vendor management skills
- Exceptionally organized and detail oriented
- Strong analytical and financial skills
- Intermediate knowledge to Excel
- Demonstrates leadership skills including strategic thinking and problem solving
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.
At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit www.michaels.com.
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.
Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of sourcing, production, buying, or product development experience with a major retailer, brand, or sourcing company
- Solid negotiation and vendor management skills
- Exceptionally organized and detail oriented
- Strong analytical and financial skills
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel
- Demonstrated leadership skills including strategic thinking and problem solving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment
- Willingness/ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
Michaels Stores Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Michaels Stores and has not been reviewed or approved by Michaels Stores.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision options are available alongside virtual care and an Employee Assistance Program. Basic life and AD&D are provided for full-time team members, with optional disability coverage.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching supports savings for retirement. Eligibility begins after a short tenure period.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Team members receive broad merchandise and custom framing discounts plus partner savings on fitness, travel, and services. Programs such as Michaels CARES and tuition assistance add wellbeing and development support.
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What We Do
The Michaels Companies, Inc. is North America's largest specialty provider of arts, crafts, framing, floral, wall décor, and seasonal merchandise for Makers and do-it-yourself home decorators. The Company owns and operates more than 1,200 stores in 49 states and Canada. Additionally, the Company serves customers through Michaels.com, consumercrafts.com and aaronbrothers.com. The Michaels Companies, Inc., also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of high quality custom and specialty framing merchandise, and Darice, a premier wholesale distributor in the craft, gift and decor industry.
