Sourcing Manager – Upstream Supply Chain
Posted 2026-05-05
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
- Job Description:
- Own a critical part of our upstream supply chain — from purchase order creation all the way to delivery at U.S. ports.
- Support and co-own supplier relationships in China in close partnership with the VP Supply Chain and leadership team.
- Help negotiate and manage commercial terms, including pricing, payment terms, and Incoterms.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier-related topics.
- Drive supplier performance across cost, lead time, quality, and reliability.
- Identify and onboard new suppliers when needed.
- Prepare and issue accurate purchase orders based on business requirements.
- Propose replenishment plans based on demand, inventory levels, and lead times.
- Monitor order confirmations and ensure alignment with agreed commercial terms.
- Track purchase order progress from placement through shipment.
- Proactively identify supply risks and drive corrective actions.
- Define and manage the spare parts strategy together with Operations and Customer Support, including forecasting, replenishment, and inventory optimization.
- Coordinate production schedules with suppliers to support business needs.
- Monitor timelines and drive on-time production completion.
- Work closely with suppliers to reduce lead times and improve flexibility.
- Anticipate delays early and implement mitigation plans.
- Oversee and continuously improve quality control processes for inbound shipments from China.
- Coordinate pre-shipment inspections and quality checks with suppliers and third parties.
- Review inspection reports and take action on non-conformities.
- Ensure shipments meet quality standards before departure.
- Manage and oversee product compliance-related topics.
- Partner closely with Finance on payment planning, cash flow timing, and supplier terms.
- Align with Logistics teams to ensure a smooth transition from factory to freight.
- Coordinate with Warehouse and Operations teams on inbound planning requirements.
- Use Cin7 Core to manage purchase orders, supplier data, and inventory flows.
- Maintain accurate system data across orders, lead times, costs, and supplier performance.
- Track and report on key KPIs, including OTIF, lead times, supplier performance, and quality.
- Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities across the supply chain.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers and internal teams.
- Help build scalable sourcing and upstream supply chain processes for the next stage of growth.
- Requirements:
- Have 5+ years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management
- Bring strong experience managing suppliers in China / the Far East
- Understand production planning and upstream supply chain flows in a practical, hands-on way
- Have direct experience creating and managing purchase orders and replenishment cycles
- Know your way around payment terms, Incoterms, and international shipping processes
- Have experience overseeing quality control and supplier compliance
- Have worked with Cin7 Core or a similar ERP / inventory system
- Are highly analytical, organized, and structured in how you solve problems
- Communicate clearly and confidently with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Enjoy balancing detail, urgency, and long-term process improvement.
- Benefits:
- Remote flexibility. Work from wherever you do your best work.
- High ownership. You’ll have real influence on how Hansø’s supply chain operates and scales.
- Fast-moving environment. No heavy bureaucracy, no endless layers — just smart people building quickly.
- Meaningful impact. Your work will directly affect availability, margin, quality, and customer experience.
- Strong team. Join an ambitious, operator-led company with high standards and big goals.
- Room to grow. As the company scales, so does the opportunity around you.