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Furniture Sourcing Specialist

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Article Full time

**Description**:
**Why We Need You**:
Hi there, we’re Article. We’re a North American online furniture company creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. As a Furniture Sourcing Specialist, you will assist with evaluating vendor capabilities, and capacities, following up on product development and quality as we diversify our vendor base into North America.

**Fixed-Term (18 Months) details**:
This is a full-time fixed-term role, with an expected length of 18 months depending on different variables this can turn into a permanent job with us.

This is a fixed-term role for individuals based in Vancouver, Canada.

This Hybrid role will require you to be in the office **_3 days a week_**.

**What You'll Do**:

- Coordinate cross-functional teams for supplier interactions.
- Manage supplier capacity and internal alignment.
- Execute product development and relocation projects.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities and contribute to strategy.
- Negotiate prices and analyze market data.
- Identify business opportunities for cost optimization.
- Manage contracts and relationships.
- Oversee supplier performance and business responsibilities.
- Ensure product availability and timely delivery.
- Conduct sourcing activities to meet quality and delivery requirements.
- Collaborate with internal departments to resolve disruptions.
- Track, measure, and report vendor performance, maintaining ethical standards.
- Identify and act on business opportunities to create precondition for product and production cost out, based on value and fact based business approach.
- Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities, SWOT analysis, and give critical inputs to supplier strategy.

**Who You Are**:

- 5+ years experience in furniture industry sourcing and merchandising, with a focus on upholstery preferred.
- Proficiency in technical aspects, compliance, and manufacturing efficiencies of upholstery products.
- Expertise in project management, including supplier relocation, new product introduction (NPI), and cost reduction initiatives.
- Skilled in leading holistic business approaches, prioritizing customer, supplier, and total cost development.
- Ability to drive results through collaborative engagement with process partners.
- Bachelor's degree relevant to the industry.
- Strong management of supplier relationships and accountability for product availability.
- Effective communicator and representative of procurement function.
- Problem-solving ability, facilitating multidisciplinary teams to address operational challenges.
- Ability to influence cross-functional collaboration and decision-making without formal authority.
- Prioritization of value and strategic time allocation for maximum impact.
- Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, identifying unique opportunities.
- Proactive initiative-taking and goal achievement.
- Understanding of vendor manufacturing operations and adept problem-solving in complex environments.
- Capacity to navigate conflicting priorities and devise innovative solutions for overall company benefit.
- Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (preferred).

**Perks & Benefits**:
**Wealth**:

- The expected salary is $85,000 to $95,000. The actual base pay can increase beyond this range and will be based on various factors, including transferable skills, training and certifications, work experience, business needs, and market demands.

**Life**:

- 15 days of vacation*
- 6 well-being (sick) days
- 1 Inclusion and Diversity Day
- Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
- Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks

**Total Health**:

- Excellent extended health and dental benefits packages
- $1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being
- TELUS Health App
- Mental Health Assistance/Counseling
- Virtual medical appointments

**Office Space**:

- The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders)
- Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room
- Standup desks can be requested too
- Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing
- Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service
- A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome

**Getting here**:

- Free street parking (first come, first serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders)
- Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
- 20-minute walk to either Main Street
- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations

**Extra**:

- 45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)
- Prorated

**About Article**:
Hi there, we’re Article. Since 2013 we’ve been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time.
- Vancouver, Canada is home to our HQ (and our first retail store)
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is home to our Asia HQ
- Our US and Canadian logistics network serve