Strategic supplier negotiation with international vendors
Production engineering team leadership
Cost breakdown and unit economics analysis
Kave Home is seeking a Sourcing Director to lead their global sourcing strategy and supplier management. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in strategic negotiation and team leadership within the furniture industry, ensuring cost competitiveness and sustainable supplier relationships
Job Summary
The Sourcing Director will lead the global sourcing strategy and advanced supplier management while reporting directly to the Chief Manufacturing Officer.
This role is responsible for optimizing cost structures through strategic negotiations, industrial process analysis, and building long-term relationships with key suppliers.
The position requires overseeing production engineering teams and Asian representation offices to ensure excellent industrial execution and product viability.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 85
Kave Home is seeking a Sourcing Director to lead their global sourcing strategy and supplier management. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in strategic negotiation and team leadership within the furniture industry, ensuring cost competitiveness and sustainable supplier relationships.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic supplier negotiation with international vendors
Production engineering team leadership
Cost breakdown and unit economics analysis
Supply chain sustainability and ESG compliance
Asian market representation office management
Nice-to-have
Digital transformation of sourcing processes
Omnichannel retail experience knowledge
Multicultural team development skills
Value engineering expertise
Sustainable design industry background
Key Requirements
+10 years experience in industrial or high-volume direction roles
+5 years experience in furniture or related industrial sectors
Superior degree in Engineering and/or Economics plus Supply Chain Management
Proven experience leading multicultural teams with Asia presence
Strong technical knowledge of industrial processes and cost analysis