Senior Manager, Global Sourcing

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. Serve as the primary strategic point of contact for Category Management .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaSenior💰 CA$158,000 - CA$176,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global strategic sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain optimization, with a strong focus on cost management and risk mitigation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive category procurement strategies across diverse markets.

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Global Strategic SourcingVendor ManagementSupply Chain OptimizationCost ManagementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Sourcing ExperienceCost Breakdown AnalysisVolume-Based Pricing StrategiesSupplier Selection FrameworksFinancial Scenario ModelingLanded-Margin Risk CalculationsProject ManagementCategory Dynamics NavigationVendor RationalizationMulti-Regional Risk Mitigation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationNegotiationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

WrikeGoogle WorkspaceG-Suite

Industry Keywords

Retail ProcurementFurniture IndustryApparel IndustrySupply Chain LeadershipMatrixed Organizational Structure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary strategic point of contact for Category Management
Drive cross-functional sourcing strategies and support catalog expansion
Translate commercial briefs into global category procurement plans
Own and run the annual Category Positioning Matrix
Coordinate the commercialization calendar, including New Product Introductions and Supply Chain Risk Reduction projects
Manage cost targets, manufacturing defects, and total landed-cost optimization
Lead complex commercial negotiations and improve Bill of Material visibility
Develop and execute regional supply-base diversification strategies across North America, Southeast Asia, and emerging markets
Expand the vendor ecosystem and reduce single-source dependencies and monopoly risks
Collaborate with Product Quality to reduce Cost of Poor Quality and manage underperforming suppliers
Provide strategic direction and leadership to regional Sourcing Managers and Specialists
Act as the escalation path for regional, cross-functional, and factory-level constraints during North American business hours
Monitor vendor capacity constraints involving labor, tooling, facilities, and raw-material safety stock
Own global vendor accountability metrics, including OTIF production, product cost, and factory defect rates
Lead sourcing operations teams across Asia and North America
Report to Asad Ahmed

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive sourcing experience in global strategic sourcing, retail procurement, or end-to-end supply chain leadership
Retail furniture or high-velocity apparel experience heavily preferred
Documented success navigating specialized category dynamics, including wood, textiles, upholstery, and seasonal capacity constraints
Proven track record executing supply footprint transformations, vendor rationalization, and multi-regional risk mitigation initiatives
Experience working within a matrixed organizational structure
Experience collaborating across Design, Technical Product Development, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Planning
Experience managing distributed international teams
Understanding of cost breakdowns, volume-based pricing strategies, supplier selection frameworks, and Master Service Agreements
Advanced proficiency in financial scenario modeling and landed-margin risk calculations
Experience with structured project management and pipeline environments such as Wrike
Google Workspace / G-Suite enterprise collaboration tools
Legally able to work in Canada
Completion of a criminal background check
Ability to manage scheduling for HQ stakeholders and remote teams across Asia and North America
Willingness to travel 25%–35% internationally and domestically, approximately 4–5 trips per year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual cash bonus when Article hits its annual financial goals
4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple
20 days of vacation
1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day)
6 well-being (sick) days
Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
Work remotely anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks
Extended health, dental and vision benefits
$1000 health/lifestyle spending account
TELUS Health App
Mental Health Assistance/Counseling
Virtual medical appointments
Standup desks available on request
Stocked kitchens with snacks, premium coffees and teas
Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service
Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis facilities
Dog-friendly office
Free street parking
Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
45% discount on the entire product range
15% discount for friends and family