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You’ll be part of a team of 5 Sourcing Specialists working to solve any production or capacity issues, prioritize tasks and achieve business objectives.

- As the main point of contact, you will coordinate with cross functional teams that interact with suppliers to ensure a consistent approach, priorities, action items, and message to each of our suppliers.
- Manage supplier tactical capacity in alignment with other internal stakeholders, and within the company processes.
- Execute and manage product development as well as product move initiatives.
- Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities, SWOT analysis, and give critical inputs to supplier strategy.
- Identify and act on business opportunities to create preconditions for product and production cost out, based on value and fact-based business approach.
- Overall responsible for business with a defined number of suppliers and business scope. Develop effective business relationships and secure their performance in all aspects (as per KPIs and Goals) through Article way.
- Establish and develop high performing suppliers.
- Secure business objectives according to relevant category strategy.
- Contribute to optimize the value chain that creates better products and meets the needs of business and customers today and in the future.

- Over 5 years’ experience in sourcing and merchandising roles in the furniture industry, preferably upholstery.
- A good grasp of upholstery products’ technical knowledge, compliance, and manufacturing efficiencies is an advantage.
- Ability to lead business with a holistic view, always act with customers, suppliers, and total cost development in mind.
​​- Capability to deliver results through involving and engaging people.
- Knowledge and Experience of iterating and excellent management of supplier relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- 15 days vacation*
- 11 National Holidays & 1 extra day for Christmas
- 6 well-being (sick) days
- 1 Inclusion and Diversity Day
Health:
- Excellent extended health care benefits packages (dental, health check, mental health…)
Company & Office Space:
- State-of-the-art laptops with the tech and tools to easily collaborate
- Be a part of a dynamic company and an internationally recognized brand