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Location: Chicago, Illinois
Associate Sourcing Manager
Our CB2 associates create timeless products and unforgettable experiences, proudly serving customers with a focus on quality, design, and character. We believe that’s the secret to an effortlessly collected home. Our CB2 brand was established in 2002, and continues to evolve to deliver sophisticated, modern design for contemporary customers.
From archival pieces by design legends to contemporary cult classics, this is furniture and decor built to last. Ready to build a legacy? Join the creative minds at CB2 to create something unforgettable.
The Associate Sourcing Manager will maximize company sales growth and profitability by overseeing the merchandising sourcing activities for assigned categories. The Associate Sourcing Manager will be involved in all aspects of sourcing which will require the skills necessary to manage vendor selection, performance management, identify cost saving opportunities, create competitive environments, creatively negotiate and manage on time deliveries.
Starting Rate: $68,000.00 - $90,000.00
This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Chicago, IL office, with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
A day in the life as an Associate Sourcing Manager...
Execute vendor strategies and utilize vendor matrix to support Product Design and Development and Buying strategies
Negotiate first cost for new and existing products
Develop and monitor pre-production activities (sample development, quotes, packaging, etc) to ensure all are completed in a timely manner.
Monitor purchase order milestones to improve cost and reliability
Assess and analyze vendor capacities and partner with planning teams to utilize projections and forecasts
Assess capabilities of new suppliers
Close working partnership with Product Design and Development, Buying, Planning, and Quality and Compliance.
Improve vendor reliability through the management of vendor performance
Achieve department margin goals
Assess, react and communicate to appropriate business units on missed production or purchase order deadlines.
Assist the Sourcing Manager on products and tasks.
Participate in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position.
Monitor and adhere to key milestone dates on the PDP calendar.
What you’ll bring to the table…
Good reading and written language skills (English), multi-cultural awareness and respect, basic arithmetic, interpersonal skills, telephone presence, data entry skills
Ability to manage a time and action calendar
Knowledge of sourcing capabilities by country / region
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes for assigned categories
Effective email communication with overseas vendors and agents
Ability to be agile and flexible in a changing environment
Ability to travel internationally
We’d love to hear from you if you have…
3+ years in a Sourcing or Product Development Role
College Degree required
Starting Rate: $68,000.00 - $90,000.00
Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.
Job ID R23125 Date posted 01/26/2026
Position Type Full Time
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Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a diverse group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support eligible part time and full time associates and their families, including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Life insurance and Disability
- Retirement and 401(k) match
- Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
- Merchandise discount and EAP resources
- Tuition Reimbursement
Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.cb2.com/benefits
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2 and Hudson Grace, will be referred to as “the Company”.
The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position,
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The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.
State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Questions? Please reach out to careers@crateandbarrel.com
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