
Assistant Sourcing Manager - Furniture
- Denver, CO New York City, NY
- $55,000-65,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support vendor management & sourcing: Assist in identifying and evaluating upholstery manufacturers and material suppliers across Asia, Europe and the United States. Maintain supplier databases, organize business reviews and support onboarding processes.
- Coordinate RFPs & contract administration: Help draft RFPs, compare proposals and negotiate sample pricing and terms. Track contract deliverables and manage purchase orders and sample requests through completion.
- Maintain BOMs & cost data: Update and maintain detailed bills of materials (BOMs)-the comprehensive lists of materials, components and operations needed to manufacture each product. Gather cost inputs for frames, foam, fabrics, hardware and packaging and assist with cost analysis and budgeting.
- Packaging & logistics coordination: Work with suppliers and internal teams to confirm packaging specifications, order custom packaging and ensure that finished goods are packed efficiently and sustainably.
- Assist with supplier discovery & AI tools: Use AI-enabled search platforms and market databases to research new suppliers and support vendor discovery.
- Cross-functional communication: Serve as the liaison between sourcing, design, product development and operations, ensuring that everyone has up-to-date information on materials, costs and lead times. Facilitate sample review meetings and track action items.
- Quality & sustainability oversight: Help review samples for workmanship and durability and work with vendors to address issues. Ensure that suppliers adhere to ethical and environmental standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply-Chain Management, Business, Industrial Design or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement or supply-chain management, preferably in furniture or consumer goods.
- Familiarity with furniture construction and materials; ability to understand how raw materials, labor and packaging contribute to finished-goods pricing.
- Experience maintaining BOMs and working with ERP/MRP systems or advanced spreadsheets.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- AI proficiency or openness: Willingness to learn and leverage AI-driven tools for supplier discovery, cost analysis and market research.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time.
- You are detail-oriented and enjoy creating order out of complexity.
- You thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to support cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
- You are proactive and curious, always looking for ways to improve processes and reduce costs.
- You are adaptable and open to learning new technologies and methodologies to enhance your work.
- You care about quality and sustainability and want to deliver products you're proud of.