Who You Are
brightwheel is seeking an experienced sourcing lead who can help guide the supply chain strategy to handle exponential growth. It will be up to you to ensure a streamlined purchasing process. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing vendor relationships and optimizing purchasing processes to support the company’s goals. Key responsibilities include monitoring raw material inventory levels, analyzing purchasing needs, and collaborating cross-functionally to meet quality and cost objectives. You should be energized by opportunities to create, continuously improve, and execute - so we always provide high-quality curriculum kits to our customers as expected and in the most efficient way possible.
What You’ll Do
Develop strategy for sourcing materials domestically and internationally for our monthly curriculum kitsIdentify new factories where necessary, establish relationships, vet options to secure supplyLead negotiations and manage purchase ordersDevelop inventory management systems for end-to-end supply chain visibilityWork with Finance and Demand Planning to ensure proper supply to serve demandSolve critical issues with supply in collaboration with production, press teams, and curriculum developmentQualifications, Skills, & Abilities
5+ years experience with international and domestic sourcingAbility to develop and execute strategies to optimize supply Experience with supply planning analyticsPeople management skills and experience building a teamFamiliarity with supply chain IT systems to consider for implementationExperience with children’s products, art supplies, publishing a plus
