Sourcing Manager, Refurbishment

The Reverse Supply Chain Sourcing Manager is responsible for overseeing the strategic sourcing, procurement, and management of LED based materials and products in the reverse supply chain. This role focuses on maximizing the value recovery from returned, recycled, and refurbished signage, and ensuring a streamlined process for managing reverse logistics. The individual will collaborate with various stakeholders across logistics, supply planning, engineering, and suppliers to drive efficiencies, reduce costs, and meet sustainability goals.

What you'll do

Sourcing Strategy

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for materials and components recovered through reverse logistics

Identify opportunities to reduce costs and optimize reuse of products, parts, and materials

Supplier Management

Build and maintain relationships with suppliers of returned, recycled, and refurbished products

Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements while ensuring compliance with quality, delivery, and sustainability standards

Support development of new supplier capabilities as needed

Cost Optimization

Analyze reverse logistics and sourcing costs to identify savings opportunities

Lead initiatives to re-engineer returned products for global resale or reuse

Implement packaging strategies to increase yield from returned LED signage

Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination

Collaborate with inventory control and warehouse teams to manage returned goods

Ensure proper storage, packaging, classification, and tracking of reusable LED components

Process Improvement

Identify inefficiencies in the reverse supply chain and recommend solutions

Deploy systems and tools to monitor performance of reverse logistics processes

Sustainability & Compliance

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations in all reverse sourcing activities

Develop programs to reduce waste and extend product lifecycle

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with operations, engineering, sales, and finance teams to align on reverse supply chain goals

Analyze product return rates and recommend refurbishment strategies to reduce downtime

Reporting & Analytics

Track KPIs related to reverse logistics, sourcing, and cost recovery

Provide regular reports and performance insights to senior management

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

5+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, project management or reverse logistics.

Proven track record in sourcing and managing supplier relationships, particularly in a reverse supply chain or sustainability-focused environment.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.

Demonstrated experience in process improvement and operational efficiency is a plus.