Upholstery Sourcing Specialist

Why We Need You:

Your Impact:

• Within the first few months, you’d have established a rhythm of communication across logistics, engineering, and quality teams, while taking full ownership of your assigned supplier portfolio and identifying immediate "cost out" opportunities.  

• In a year, you’ll be proud to say you’ve transformed your supplier base into a high-performing, resilient network that has successfully navigated product relocations and capacity shifts, all while hitting rigorous KPI targets for availability, quality, and margin improvement.

What You'll Do:

• Build & Scale the Network: Identify, qualify, and onboard high-performing upholstery suppliers to build a resilient and competitive global supply base.
• Master the Negotiation: Drive price negotiations for new and existing products using deep BOM analysis and market data to protect margins and realize "cost-out" opportunities.
• Own the Relationship: Act as the primary bridge between suppliers and internal teams (Engineering, Logistics, Quality), ensuring clear communication and aligned priorities.
• Lead Product Initiatives: Manage the end-to-end execution of product developments and relocations using a disciplined project management approach.
• Monitor & Optimize Performance: Rigorously track supplier KPIs and tactical capacity, intervening with mitigation strategies to ensure 100% product availability and quality.
• Ensure Integrity: Execute all procurement activities with a commitment to strict compliance, ethical standards, and value-chain transparency.

Who You Are:

• A Strategic Thinker: You don't just see a vendor; you see a value chain. You use SWOT analysis and manufacturing insights to shape long-term sourcing strategies.
• A Fact-Based Negotiator: You back up your arguments with data. You understand the nuances of raw material costs and market trends to ensure fair and competitive pricing.
• A Problem Solver: When disruptions happen, you’re already two steps ahead with alternative actions to secure supply and minimize impact.
• A Cross-Functional Collaborator: You thrive in the middle of the action, coordinating effortlessly between technical engineers, logistics experts, and external partners.
• Detail-Oriented & Ethical: You take pride in "Article Way" performance and hold yourself—and your partners—to the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Project Minded: You are comfortable juggling multiple timelines, from complex product launches to contract renewals, without letting balls drop.

• Travel & Requirements: Possess a valid Driver’s License and Passport.
• Travel & Requirements: Willingness and ability to travel as needed to provide hands-on support across our regional network.
• Availability: Flexibility with working hours to support our multi-shift operations.
• Right to Work: You are legally authorized to work in the US.
• Safety First: Successful completion of a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and a criminal background check (Article participates in E-Verify.

Perks & Benefits:

• Benefits-eligible (First day of employment)
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability insurance 
• Vacation, Holidays & Sick/Wellness Days 
  • 48 hours Sick/wellness (6 days, accrued annually)
  • 8 paid holidays + 1 Inclusion & Diversity day
  • 120 hours (3 weeks) paid vacation (accrued annually)
• Other Benefits/Perks
  • 4% 401K matched contribution 
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • 45% Employee discount + 15 % family & friends discount
  • We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligible employees will receive a cash bonus.