Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 We’re a North American online furniture company creating remarkably better furniture experiences one sofa at a time. And as a Furniture Sourcing Specialist who has experience in sourcing, product development, vendor management and furniture or product experience. As a contractor you will be evaluating vendor capabilities, capacities, following up on product development and quality as we diversify our vendor base into North America. Based in Mexico this will allow us to take advantage of shorter lead times, skilled vendors and labor force.

Contract details:

The length of the contract may vary between 6 to 12 months depending on the hiring process and the potential candidate’s start date (This may be extended to a longer term)

This role will be fully remote, with flexibility for the candidate to be based in either Monterrey or Guadalajara. The position requires on-site visits to our vendors more than twice a month

The expected pay rate is $50,000 (Mexican Peso) to $65,000 (Mexican Peso) per month. The actual base pay can increase beyond this range, and will be based on various factors

Department: Supply Chain
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Guadalajara
Workplace type: Fully remote
Compensation: $50,000 - $65,000 / month
Reporting To: Gerardo Ramirez

What You'll Do

Coordinate cross-functional teams for supplier interactions.
Manage supplier capacity and internal alignment.
Execute product development and relocation projects.
Evaluate supplier capabilities and contribute to strategy.
Negotiate prices and analyze market data.
Identify business opportunities for cost optimization.
Manage contracts and relationships.
Oversee supplier performance and business responsibilities.
Ensure product availability and timely delivery.
Conduct sourcing activities to meet quality and delivery requirements.
Collaborate with internal departments to resolve disruptions.
Track, measure, and report vendor performance, maintaining ethical standards.
Identify and act on business opportunities to create precondition for product and production cost out, based on value and fact based business approach.
Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities, SWOT analysis, and give critical inputs to supplier strategy.

Who You Are:

5+ years experience in furniture industry sourcing and merchandising, with a focus on upholstery preferred.
Proficiency in technical aspects, compliance, and manufacturing efficiencies of upholstery products.
Expertise in project management, including supplier relocation, new product introduction (NPI), and cost reduction initiatives.
Skilled in leading holistic business approaches, prioritizing customer, supplier, and total cost development.
Ability to drive results through collaborative engagement with process partners.
Bachelor's degree relevant to the industry.
Strong management of supplier relationships and accountability for product availability.
Effective communicator and representative of procurement function.
Problem-solving ability, facilitating multidisciplinary teams to address operational challenges.
Ability to influence cross-functional collaboration and decision-making without formal authority.
Prioritization of value and strategic time allocation for maximum impact.
Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, identifying unique opportunities.
Proactive initiative-taking and goal achievement.
Understanding of vendor manufacturing operations and adept problem-solving in complex environments.
Capacity to navigate conflicting priorities and devise innovative solutions for overall company benefit.
Advanced knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (preferred).

About Article

Hi there, we’re Article. 👋 Since 2013 we’ve been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time.

Vancouver, Canada is home to our HQ (and our first retail store)
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is home to our Asia HQ
Our US and Canadian logistics network serves our customers coast to coast.

Criminal Background Checks:

Having a criminal record does not restrict your employment at Article. Criminal background checks are only conducted with your permission and after a conditional employment offer has been accepted.

The decision if a criminal record will restrict your employment will be done on a case by case decision, where we conduct an "individualized assessment"—a reasoned, evidence-based determination as to whether the applicant's past conviction has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific job duties of the position.

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Article, we value and respect individuals for their different talents, skills, abilities, and unique contributions. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, personal beliefs, or any other classification protected by federal, state, provincial, and local laws and ordinances.

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