MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
- Act as a key liaison bridging commodity and component sourcing strategies between Asia-based suppliers and Mexico manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment on cost, quality, lead time, and supply continuity.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop global sourcing strategies to secure reliable supply of raw materials and components while mitigating supply chain risks, such as foam, plywood, motors.
- Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, performance management (KPIs/scorecards), and continuous improvement to optimize total cost of ownership, quality, and service levels.
- Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Engineering, Manufacturing, and SIOP to support new product introduction (NPI), drive strategic growth initiatives, and ensure successful product launches.
- Accountable for supplier quality and on-time delivery performance across assigned suppliers. Establish performance expectations, monitor key metrics, lead corrective action and recovery plans, and partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive sustainable improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to support innovation and NPI projects, including contract negotiations, supplier visits, capability assessments, and new supplier onboarding.
- Travel domestically and internationally as required to support supplier development, sourcing initiatives, and project execution.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree is required, (Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field)
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
5-7 Years of related work experience is required.
Demonstrated sourcing experience with global suppliers, particularly in Asia and Mexico
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) programs is required
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 5-7 years of related work experience
- Global sourcing experience with suppliers in Asia and Mexico
- Experience supporting new product introduction programs
What We Do
Flexsteel Industries is a U.S. residential-furniture manufacturer, importer, and marketer offering sofas, loveseats, chairs, sectionals, bedroom and dining furniture, and kitchen storage. The company sells through independent furniture retailers and online channels and serves different customer needs with its Flexsteel brand and category-specific sub-brands. Its focus is durable comfort, quality craftsmanship, and ongoing product innovation, including its patented Blue Steel Spring technology.
