Hybrid Senior Manager, Sourcing bei Build-A-Bear, Inc.

The Senior Manager, Sourcing directly impacts Build-A-Bear’s financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability by selecting, sourcing and evaluating high-quality suppliers that make Build-A-Bear’s amazing products. The role brings strategic vision, vendor expertise, and efficiency to, positively influence Build-A-Bear’s bottom line and long-term success.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate costs to ensure company’s IMU targets
• Products are valued engineered - value engineered product
• Create and execute an aggressive sourcing diversification strategy
• Manage Factory Social Compliance program
• Environmental compliance

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience in sourcing, factory management, or product development
• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, procurement, or a related field
• Experience in negotiating and managing supplier contracts
• Familiarity with procurement and supply chain management technology
• Established track record of successful margin expansion

Behavioral Traits for Success:

• An analytical, inquiring, and critical mind that solves complex problems
• Can consider all possibly related facts and potential issues
• Intellectual confidence
• Able to weigh all decisions carefully and thoroughly, based on expertise to avoid risk
• The ability to deal with abstract concepts, systems, and ideas
• Organized self-disciplined approach to producing timely results that are high quality and accurate

Working Environment:                                                                                                                                                                          

• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
• Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
• Hybrid work schedule
• Domestic travel up 1-2 times annually
• International up to 4 times annually

Your Performance Will Be Measured On:

Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:

• Decision-making, judgement, and execution
• IMU for assigned categories
• Social and environmental compliance
• Negotiated cost of goods within financial parameters
• Supplier diversity
• Risk management
• Quality assurance
• Operational efficiency
• Capacity to adjust, comprehend, and appreciate diverse cultures
• Stakeholder feedback

This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter your at-will employment, and Build-A-Bear, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as may deem appropriate.