Global Sourcing Lead

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. But what makes us unique is that we provide a truly 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.
The Global Sourcing Lead works within the Global Sourcing department and across the business to understand the product and supplier requirements for outdoor kitchen cabinets, aluminum structures, and stainless steel products. As a Global Sourcing Lead, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a reliable supplier base to support current and future sourcing projects across these categories. During the execution of projects, you will support the entire supplier and product approval process.
The Global Sourcing
Lead will seek products and goods from a global network of suppliers and manufacturers specializing in outdoor-grade materials, metal fabrication, and cabinetry construction.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Generate and implement efficient sourcing strategies for outdoor kitchen cabinets, aluminum, and stainless steel categories, supported by short- and long-term goals.
Ensure accurate and competitive pricing across assigned categories.
Identify potential new suppliers and manage the supplier assessment, approval, and onboarding process.
Develop and conduct supplier assessments; formulate supplier risk matrices for the category.
Assess supplier and factory capacity and capability to meet retail and product requirements, including material standards for aluminum and stainless steel construction.
Lead negotiations for assigned projects and categories; make key decisions on sourcing and developing new suppliers.
Prepare and lead Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for identified projects and categories.
Work with internal business units to improve supplier quality, service, and cost.
Draft and manage manufacturing contracts, coordinating negotiation meetings and ensuring terms align with business requirements.
Monitor and evaluate vendor performance across quality, pricing, delivery timelines, and responsiveness; manage factory expansions or disruptions as needed.
Manage cross-functional and vendor-facing communication related to sourcing, costing, and pre-production product development.
Manage sample development and tracking process from initial sample stage through to production launch.
Ensure calendar deadlines are met through use of project tracking tools.
Identify testing and production issues upfront and involve Quality Control and Engineering teams to resolve.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Production, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field; proven work experience as a Sourcing Lead or Procurement Lead.
Minimum five (5) years of working experience in a related field of study.
Engineering background or experience in metal fabrication, aluminum, stainless steel, or outdoor products would be considered a strong asset.
Interpersonal skills to develop and manage supplier and internal stakeholder relationships.
Mandarin and English proficiency is required.
Strong project management skills; ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work with and influence key business unit leaders.
Negotiate effectively with strong written and oral presentation skills.
Ability to think strategically with excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate with suppliers across multiple time zones, with the understanding that communication may be required outside of regular business hours, including alignment with Asia business hours.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
This role requires frequent domestic and international travel, including regular visits to manufacturing hubs across Asia, to conduct supplier evaluations, negotiations, and production reviews.