Furniture Sourcing Manager â U.S.âBased
Furniture Sourcing Manager â U.S.âBased
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Furniture Sourcing Manager
At Havenly Brands we believe that everyone deserves a beautiful home they love. Founded and headquartered in Denver since 2014 weve grown into the numberone interiordesign service in the country. We believe home is a place for personal expressiona place that can inspire comfort delight and work hard for you. A home should be livable not precious; distinctive not bland; beautiful but attainable. Thats why were bringing together bestinclass home brands alongside innovative designer services to offer unprecedented access to personal inspiring design. Were building this generations premier destination for all things home. Alongside our awardwinning design services we proudly own and operate some of the best homefurnishing brands in the business including Havenly Interior Define Burrow The Citizenry The Inside and . Our family of brands is growing and were looking for amazing people to join us on this journey!
Havenly is searching for an Furniture Sourcing Manager based in New York or Denver to lead the strategic procurement and sourcing of upholstered furnituresofas sectionals chairs and other soft seatingacross our portfolio of brands. Reporting to the Senior Director of Supply Chain this role will own the sourcing strategy for upholstered furniture evaluate and onboard manufacturers develop requests for proposals (RFPs) and negotiate contracts to secure the right quality at the best price. The manager will work closely with our design and product teams to ensure that finished goods meet aesthetic functional and sustainability goals while optimizing cost of goods sold through raw material and packaging efficiency.
What youll do
- Own the sourcing strategy & vendor relationships: Establish categorywide sourcing strategies for upholstered furniture and manage longterm relationships with domestic and international vendors. This includes identifying and onboarding new factories and component suppliers coordinating business reviews and ensuring suppliers meet quality and service standards.
- Negotiate pricing & lead RFPs: Lead RFPs for new product launches and negotiate pricing payment terms and capacity commitments for furniture frames foam fabrics and packaging. Use market data to benchmark costs and secure competitive contracts.
- Strategic sourcing & rawmaterial planning: Develop sourcing strategies that align with brand positioning and quality goals. Forecast material demand analyze rawmaterial prices and identify savings opportunities. Maintain visibility into the bill of materials (BOM)the comprehensive list of materials components and subassemblies required to build each product and their associated costs.
- Packaging & logistics optimization: Work with suppliers and our operations team to ensure packaging protects product integrity while minimizing cost and waste. Lead packaging procurement and supplier selection understanding that the right packaging enhances the customer experience and is part of the total cost of ownership.
- Supplier discovery & AI: Leverage AIpowered supplier discovery tools and market intelligence to find and evaluate potential partners. Use these tools and your network to expand our vendor base and mitigate supplychain risk. Set the criteria for what makes a strong strategic vendor for the company.
- Crossfunctional collaboration: Collaborate with design product development merchandising operations and finance teams to align sourcing decisions with design specifications cost targets and timelines. Provide regular updates on project status costs and risks.
- Quality & sustainability: Ensure that sourced furniture meets performance and durability standards and is produced in ethical and environmentally responsible factories. Develop supplier scorecards and drive continuous improvement.
What youll bring
- Bachelors degree in SupplyChain Management Industrial Design Business or a related field.
- 7 years of experience in furniture sourcing or manufacturing procurement ideally focused on upholstered products or seating.
- Deep knowledge of upholstered furniture constructionincluding wood frames foam densities fabric cutting and sewingand an ability to evaluate how raw materials finishes labor and packaging impact finishedgoods pricing.
- Expertise in reading and managing BOMs to understand how components routings and labor contribute to cost and production planning.
- Strong negotiation skills experience running RFPs and proven success securing favorable terms and value from suppliers.
- Familiarity with packaging procurement and the ability to source costeffective sustainable packaging solutions.
- AI proficiency or openness: Experience using AIbased tools (e.g. generative AI platforms supplier search engines) to identify new suppliers and analyze market data or a demonstrated willingness to learn and adopt AI technologies to enhance sourcing efficiency.
- Advanced analytical skills; comfortable with Excel ERP/MRP systems and costmodeling tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to lead crossfunctional teams and build partnerships across cultures.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally to visit factories and attend trade shows in Asia Europe and the United States.
About you
- You take ownership of the sourcing pipeline and have the resilience to navigate supplychain challenges.
- You are a strategic thinker who proactively identifies and solves problems.
- You thrive in a fastpaced environment balancing multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- You are passionate about craftsmanship and materials and are always looking for ways to innovate and improve our products.
- You value collaboration and clear communication building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
Additional details
This is a fulltime exempt position based in the United States. The role will be hybrid at least 4 days per week from one of our offices in Denver or New York City with periodic travel to supplier locations. The targeted compensation range for this position is $80000 dependent upon experience and location. Our total rewards package includes competitive compensation generous PTO volunteer days off health benefits (medical dental vision and disability) 401(k) with match and paid parental leave. Additionally we offer design services furniture discounts and anniversary merchandise credits.
Havenly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin age sex marital status ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status gender identity sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis. As a company our goal is to make everyone feel good at home and that starts with our team. We celebrate our differences and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work each day. Havenly is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive team and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
