Sourcing Lead

Summary

Join Manufactured Networks Inc., a rapidly growing $200 million inventory and PO-financing platform, as their Sourcing Lead! This full-time, remote (US-based, SoCal preferred) position offers a base pay of $75,000-$145,000, plus startup equity and world-class benefits. You will be responsible for leading a global sourcing team, negotiating prices, and rapidly turning sourcing requests into revenue-generating POs. Success hinges on your ability to quickly obtain quotes and automate bottlenecks. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of progressive sourcing experience, 2 years of startup experience, and a proven track record of reducing costs and lead times. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with strong negotiation and analytical skills. Command of Incoterms, HTS classification, and US import regulations is essential. The company values ownership, initiative, tenacity, and a positive, inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• 5 + years progressive sourcing experience
• 2 years of start up experience
• Proven record cutting landed cost and lead-time across multi-country networks
• Command of Incoterms, HTS classification, and US import regulations (Section 301/232, USMCA)
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills
• Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field (master’s a plus)
• Fluent English; Mandarin, Vietnamese, Hindi, or Spanish are highly valued
• Able to travel internationally up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Track every step in the process and work with me to automate bottlenecks
• Create as many sourcing category capabilities as possible expanding our existing network
• Find primary and secondary partners across white label, wholesale, and private label providers
• Fill in large volume and batch quantity suppliers
• You’re very comfortable with customer interactions as you’ll spend quite a bit of time helping navigate private label discussions
• Provide leadership, goals, and direction
• You’re comfortable with difficult conversations or at least not afraid to have them
• Negotiate price, time and quality
• It’s said you have to pick 2 of the 3
• You never settle and insist on 3 of 3

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS certification
• Hands-on with ERP/WMS/TMS platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Cargowise) and BI tools (Looker Studio, Power BI)

Benefits

• $75,000 - $145,000 Base Pay
• Startup Equity
• World Class Benefits
• Remote work