**Location:** Secaucus, New Jersey **Job Summary:** The Manager, Sourcing will be responsible for collaborating with the company’s partners to produce brand-appropriate, high quality merchandise at competitive prices. This position will help implement a global sourcing strategy that meets or exceeds financial and business objectives for our international division. **Responsibilities:** **Key Accountabilities:** + Implement the global sourcing strategy that meets or exceeds financial and business objectives while adhering to calendar deadlines + Maintain relationships with vendors + Collaborate with Global Sourcing Team on costing strategy and cost negotiations to meet financial targets + Manage and develop vendor and factor base for capacity management and category planning + Maintain vendor partnerships that support the allocation process in an effort to minimize costs and maximize efficiencies + Participate in product approval process ensuring on-time delivery and quality product + Manage and resolve vendor claims and chargebacks + Oversee and develop high performing teams + Identify opportunities to develop and improve the efficiency of sourcing processes for international markets (i.e., market specific testing, labeling and shipping requirements) **Education and Experience:** + Bachelor’s degree in business or related field + 8+ years of experience in global sourcing + Sourcing for international markets required – specifically China, India and Mexico **Skills and Behaviors:** + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Strong negotiation skills + Must be detail oriented and organized + Ability to build cross-functional relationships + Ability to interact and influence with all levels within the organization + Ability to work in a fast paced environment with a strong sense of urgency + Highly proficient in Microsoft Office **Hourly/Salary** $75,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary o Benefits include: Bonus eligible (depending on role), Paid Time Off, Employee Discount, 401(k) and company match, Wellness Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, free backup care (for kids, pets & the elderly), choice of health insurance plans, company-paid life/AD&D, short and long term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits and an employee assistance program. Benefit offerings are subject to change and vary by role/level for each position. Respective waiting periods may apply to certain benefit offerings. **The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.**