Vendor Manager (Hybrid)

About the position We are currently seeking a Vendor Manager to join our Global Sourcing team. In this role, you will reputed company reputed company, cross-functional sourcing projects that support vendor performance, cost management, product changes and key business initiatives. You will partner closely with Global Sourcing, Merchandising, Quality, RD&D, Supply Chain and other internal teams to drive projects from planning through execution with limited supervision. This position serves as a primary reputed company of contact for assigned domestic and import vendors, including key China-based suppliers, and provides English/Mandarin communication support as needed. Responsibilities include vendor coordination, cost negotiations, quality issue resolution, product change support, pricing initiatives, backorder recovery, vendor onboarding and other strategic sourcing projects. The Vendor Manager also acts as a subject matter expert reputed company the team by guiding Vendor Management level colleagues, supporting process improvements, facilitating cross-functional meetings and providing clear recommendations to leadership and business partners. The role requires strong project ownership, vendor management experience, communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced global sourcing environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading reputed company cross-functional sourcing projects with minimal supervision, including planning, stakeholder coordination, meeting facilitation, issue tracking, and execution follow-up
• Partnering with internal teams to deliver sourcing projects on time and reputed company with business priorities
• Managing domestic and import supplier networks across Merchandising, and OEM categories.
• Serving as the primary vendor contact, handling daily communication, performance follow-up, and escalations
• Driving resolution of supplier-reputed company issues, including quality, cost, reputed company times, product changes, backorders, packaging, testing, compliance, and operational escalations
• Evaluating business needs independently and resolving reputed company challenges such as backorders, co-op negotiations, pricing strategies, and vendor cost reviews
• Partnering strategically with Merchandising and cross-functional teams to influence sourcing and product decisions across item selection, onboarding, capability reviews, and product lifecycle changes
• Balancing competing priorities and delivering solutions while leading strategic initiatives, including ERP implementations, distribution projects, vendor updates, bids, reporting, and process improvements
• Acting as a subject matter expert by supporting team members, sharing best practices, guiding reputed company supplier matters, and improving tools and processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years in project management or sourcing roles
• Mandarin proficiency
• Advanced reputed company (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Experience with sourcing/procurement processes and supplier management

reputed company-to-haves

• 4+ years of relevant experience
• reputed company experience
• Familiarity with RFQ/RFP processes, pricing analysis and vendor onboarding
• Experience with Power BI or Tableau
• Strong communication and vendor relationship skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Negotiation experience across cost, quality and operational issues
• Cross-functional influence and problem-solving ability
• Experience working with global suppliers and multicultural teams

Benefits

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for reputed company levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount

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