Havenlybrands

Furniture Sourcing Manager – U.S. Based

New York, NY · Full-time

Work authorization requiredDetected 26 days ago

NegotiationExcelSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementERPSensorsCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

This role operates in an AI-leveraged model.
We expect you to use AI tooling-RFP automation, BOM analysis, cost modeling, vendor scorecards-to do more with less, reserving your time for negotiation, vendor development, and product partnership.
Use AI-powered supplier discovery to continuously identify and onboard new factories-expanding the vendor base and eliminating single-source risk.

Own sourcing strategy & vendor relationships: Set category-wide sourcing strategy for upholstered furniture.
Manage senior relationships with domestic and international manufacturers, holding them accountable through business reviews, scorecards, and contractual commitments.
Negotiate pricing & lead RFPs: Own margin at the BOM level-drive IMU expansion through disciplined negotiation of pricing, payment terms, and capacity commitments across frames, foam, fabrics, and packaging.
Lead raw material planning & mill partnerships: Forecast material demand, analyze commodity pricing, and maintain a live, accurate BOM across the portfolio.
Own yardage inventory and the swatch library with an operator's mindset: current, catalogued, and immediately actionable for design and product development.
Optimize packaging & logistics: Lead packaging procurement and supplier selection.
Drive cross-functional product development: Serve as the connective tissue between sourcing, design, merchandising, operations, and finance.
Own the product development calendar-ensuring sampling milestones are hit, orders are placed with urgency, and every stakeholder has visibility into status, costs, and risks.
Support studios & CX: Keep studio samples, fabric swatches, and replacement parts consistently available, tracked, and fulfilled without delay.
Build scalable procurement processes so no customer or studio interaction is ever held up by materials availability.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Ensure the off-shore team keeps rigorous purchase-volume records-documented, used in every negotiation, and tied to rebate tier accountability.
Ensure sourced furniture meets performance and durability standards and is produced in ethical, environmentally responsible factories.
What you'll bring Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Design, Business, or related field.
7+ years in furniture sourcing or manufacturing procurement, ideally upholstered products or seating.
Expertise managing BOMs to understand component, routing, and labor cost contributions.
Strong negotiation skills and proven success running RFPs and securing favorable supplier terms.
Familiarity with packaging procurement and sustainable, cost-effective packaging solutions.

Use AI tools daily to displace manual work-RFP automation, BOM analysis, cost modeling, scorecards, commodity tracking.
Continuously find new tasks to automate, freeing capacity for high-value negotiation and vendor development.
Be a hands-on user, not just a sponsor.

Openness to learning is not sufficient; we're looking for someone already doing this.

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