Global Sourcing Lead

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Headquartered in North York, ON, with employees in Canada, the US, China and India, NewAge is an industry- leading manufacturer and distributor of premium home improvement solutions.

Our products are sold through major online retailers such as Lowes, The Home Depot, Costco, Amazon, and Wayfair as well as our own e-commerce site. We provide a cohesive customer experience, from free expert assistance designing and planning new spaces to delivery and professional installation.

Our collaborative, inclusive team atmosphere nurtures personal growth, career advancement and job satisfaction, as evidenced by our certification as a Great Place to Work in Canada.

With tremendous pride, we continue to receive a growing number of industry accolades including over 75 unique product patents, awards for our team of expert designers, prominent ranking on the Profit 500 list of Canada’s fastest growing companies, and the naming of our founders to the Top 40 under 40 in Canada by BNN Bloomberg.

We are also proud to be the official jersey emblem partner of the New Orleans Pelicans and have forged strategic partnerships with USA Hockey and Habitat for Humanity. These partnerships reflect our passion for teamwork, excellence, and community involvement.

As our journey to becoming the preferred choice for premium home improvement solutions continues, we’re adding ambitious, driven, passionate members to our team who are inspired to be their best and ready to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies with clear short- and long-term goals.
• Ensure accurate, competitive pricing across product categories.
• Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers globally.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, capacity, and risk (including factory assessments).
• Lead contract and pricing negotiations; manage Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve supplier quality, service, and cost.
• Oversee product sample development from concept to production launch.
• Track project timelines and ensure milestone adherence.
• Flag and resolve production and testing issues with QC and Engineering teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers and onboard new ones as needed.
• Draft and finalize manufacturing contracts with legal input.
• Coordinate contract negotiation meetings on key terms (e.g., pricing, lead time, capacity).
• Monitor and manage supplier production capacity and monthly availability.
• Track vendor performance (quality, pricing, delivery, responsiveness) and report results.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Product Development teams to align vendor schedules with business needs.
• Support problem resolution, factory expansions, relocations, and production disruptions.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers.

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