Manager of Sourcing & Product Operations

The Manager of Sourcing & Product Operations will oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of physical products, connecting product development, procurement, and retail execution. This onsite role in Mesquite, TX focuses on cost optimization, supplier performance, product data governance, and ensuring retail-ready inventory readiness.

Role Overview

This position manages strategic sourcing and product operations across specification management, vendor partnerships, and product data integrity across enterprise systems. The role also ensures compliance with retail partner standards and regulatory requirements, while using planning tools to forecast demand and protect inventory availability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans across product categories to optimize costs, reduce lead times, and align with company goals.
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers, vendors, and service providers to secure favorable pricing, payment terms, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Evaluate supplier quality, delivery performance, and compliance targets; perform regular vendor audits and support long-term, high-value supplier partnerships.
• Monitor global market trends, commodity and pricing fluctuations, and supply chain risks to adjust sourcing strategies and mitigate potential disruptions.
• Own, build, and maintain product specification packages, including technical details, bills of materials (BOMs), dimensions, materials, compliance or regulatory certificates, and packaging requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of core product data, SKUs, and digital assets across ERP, PIM, and Oracle NetSuite e-procurement systems.
• Ensure product data and specification feeds meet retail partner standards, vendor routing guides, labeling mandates, and regulatory requirements across all sales channels.
• Establish governance standards and naming conventions for onboarding new products, while continuously auditing existing product catalogs for accuracy.
• Act as a central connector across Product Development, Engineering, Sourcing, Quality Control, Logistics, and Sales to manage product readiness timelines for retail rollout.
• Manage ongoing product updates, material substitutions, and engineering change orders (ECOs) to support operational continuity without compromising quality or margins.
• Use MRP/ERP systems and data analytics to forecast demand, schedule procurement activities, manage inventory turns, and prevent stockouts or overstock.
• Ensure procurement and product development practices comply with legal, ethical, company, and industry regulatory standards, maintaining accurate documentation for audit purposes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of combined experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, product operations, or product data or specification management, ideally in consumer goods, retail, or manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement & Product Sourcing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced experience with ERP/MRP systems, including SAP, Oracle EBS, or NetSuite.
• Hands-on proficiency with PIM/PLM platforms such as Salsify, Akeneo, or Arena, or strong technical proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for data auditing (including VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs and pivot tables).
• Proven results in direct supplier negotiations, contract drafting, and vendor performance management.
• Strong organizational and cross-functional leadership skills to manage multiple complex product launches and timelines.
• Excellent problem-solving, market analysis, and risk-assessment capabilities, along with clear communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external global partners.
• Ability to communicate in Chinese is preferred, but not required.

Technologies

• SAP
• Oracle EBS
• NetSuite
• Oracle NetSuite
• ERP
• MRP
• Product Information Management (PIM)
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Salsify
• Akeneo
• Arena
• Excel
• Google Sheets
• VLOOKUPs
• XLOOKUPs
• Pivot tables

Compensation and Location

Location: Mesquite, TX (onsite). Salary: USD 75,000 per year.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance