Assistant Sourcing Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Sourcing Manager to support our sourcing strategy and vendor ecosystem. This role is critical in identifying and developing new supplier partnerships while ensuring existing vendors meet performance expectations across quality, cost, and service. You will collaborate cross-functionally to drive sourcing initiatives, analyze data, and support projects that impact product availability, cost optimization, and supply continuity. Reporting directly to the Sourcing Manager, your primary objective will be to assist and contribute to the organization's sourcing functions, ensuring the smooth execution of strategies and supporting business goals.

This position is remote. An ideal candidate lives in Grand Rapids, MI or Phoenix, AZ.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor Strategy & Development

• Lead and support vendor discovery, evaluation, selection, and onboarding to expand and strengthen a high-performing, approved vendor network aligned with the company sourcing strategy.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align vendor capabilities with product and business needs.
• Maintain and update vendor data, documentation, and onboarding processes.

Sourcing & Analytics

• Provide administrative support in various sourcing activities under the guidance of the Sourcing Manager.
• Gather and analyze supplier, market, and pricing data to support sourcing decisions.
• Develop clear, data-driven insights and reporting to inform strategy and recommendations.
• Monitor vendor performance, including quality, on-time delivery, responsiveness, and compliance.

Project & Process Management

• Act as a project champion, coordinating across teams to ensure initiatives stay on track and meet deadlines.
• Support sourcing initiatives, including new product development and supply continuity efforts.
• Track onboarding documentation and ensure timely completion of vendor setup activities.

Communication & Collaboration

• Create clear and engaging communications, presentations, and meeting materials.
• Coordinate meetings, document key takeaways, and drive follow-up on action items.
• Collaborate with teams across Product, Engineering, Purchasing, Design, and more.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience supporting vendor management and onboarding processes.
• Strong analytical capabilities with advanced/proficient Microsoft skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• A consistent, distraction-free work-from-home environment with the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
• Experience working cross-functionally on strategic initiatives.
• Background in new product development is a plus.
• Furniture or related industry experience is preferred.
• ERP experience is a plus.

Additional Information

California Closets is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. All information will be kept confidential.