Director of Sourcing (Sausalito)

Director of Sourcing, Furniture & Upholstery

SAUSALITO, CA (hybrid)

Serena and Lily is seeking a Director of Sourcing to join our team in Sausalito, California. This role will report to the Vice President of Sourcing and will have direct reports to mentor and guide. We are looking for an experienced individual who has strong knowledge in sourcing, production, and product development. You will identify opportunities and make recommendations. You will manage information across functions, leading and working closely with all cross-functional partners. This role will manage a large supplier base both domestically and internationally in a range of product types. Each day can range from small tasks to building large strategies for this role.

The ideal candidate is a strong and motivational leader, a strategic thinker, a collaborative cross-functional partner, and a reliable team player. You must also have a strong business acumen, an impressive work ethic, advanced presentation skills, a deep understanding and appreciation for the S&L customer, and a sincere commitment to the development of your direct reports.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Oversee sourcing teams and strategies across multiple categories or business units.
• Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage supplier partnerships and drive cost savings, efficiency, and innovation.
• Work closely with senior leadership to influence company-wide sourcing policies.
• Works directly with Agents / Vendors in all Furniture & Upholstery product categories. Vendors range from overseas to domestic importers.
• Managing and onboarding Domestic or Direct Import US vendors to suit Serena & Lilys packaging, labeling, and operations processes.
• Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency.
• Manage Calendar & timelines w / cross-functional teams and vendors / agents to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Close working partnership with Design, Merchandising, Planning, DC, and Quality & Compliance.

PRESOURCING & STRATEGY

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

CAPACITY

QUALITY

LEADERSHIP

PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT

REQUIREMENTS :

COMPENSATION :

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vi