Senior Manager, Sourcing & Procurement

Misen

. Identify, vet, and onboard manufacturing partners across cookware, cutlery, tableware, glassware, textiles, and packaging .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in sourcing and procurement within the kitchenware and home goods sectors, with a strong focus on product development timelines, cost negotiation, and supplier management. Proficient in forecasting and managing supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery and quality compliance.

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Sourcing And Procurement ExperienceRFP Management And NegotiationProduct Development Timeline OwnershipForecasting And Capacity PlanningSupplier Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Cost Reduction StrategiesLanded Cost ModelingExcel ProficiencyProduct Testing KnowledgeTariff Navigation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationProblem-SolvingTime Management

Industry Keywords

DTC BrandCPGCookwareHome GoodsFood-Contact ComplianceFDA RegulationsCA Prop 65PFAS LawsSupplier Capacity PlanningOverseas Manufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, vet, and onboard manufacturing partners across cookware, cutlery, tableware, glassware, textiles, and packaging
Write and run RFPs end-to-end, including specifications, supplier outreach, quote comparison, and recommendations
Build should-cost models and negotiate pricing, MOQs, payment terms, tooling costs, and lead times
Track landed cost, including COGS, duties, and freight, against margin targets
Evaluate supplier capability, capacity, and risk and build backup sourcing options
Own development timelines from first sample through pre-production and mass production
Manage sample requests, revisions, approvals, and golden samples
Partner with Compliance to plan product testing into development timelines
Work with Marketing to establish realistic launch dates and flag delays
Build and maintain forecasts for products to inform purchase orders, supplier capacity planning, and inventory decisions
Share forecasts with suppliers and identify supply risks and contingency plans
Own the purchase order lifecycle from placement through production, delivery, and payment
Serve as Misen’s day-to-day supplier contact and resolve quality, delay, and cost issues
Drive corrective actions to completion and track supplier performance
Partner with Operations, Finance, and Customer Experience on cost, timing, and inventory decisions
Maintain documentation of supplier terms, contacts, and timelines
Work as an individual contributor and make regular early-morning or evening calls with suppliers
Occasional travel to supplier facilities may be required

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or product development operations at a DTC/CPG brand or consumer hard-goods company
Meaningful, direct experience in kitchenware, home goods, or a closely adjacent category
Proven track record running RFPs and negotiating directly with overseas manufacturers, ideally in China
Quantifiable results in reducing product cost
Hands-on experience owning product development timelines from sampling through mass production
Forecasting experience, including building demand or purchasing forecasts and using them to plan orders and supplier capacity
Working Excel skills for trackers, cost comparisons, and forecasts
Ability to manage many suppliers, products, and timelines simultaneously
Willingness to take regular early-morning or evening calls to match suppliers’ time zones
Mandarin language skills (nice to have)
Experience with cookware materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, ceramics, and glass, including value engineering or material substitution (nice to have)
Working knowledge of product testing and compliance requirements for food-contact products, including FDA, CA Prop 65, and state PFAS laws (nice to have)
Experience navigating tariff exposure and landed cost modeling, including FOB and DDP freight terms (nice to have)
Comfort traveling internationally to supplier facilities (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation + performance bonus
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO and flexible working hours
Remote-first team