Description:
More than a decade ago, Ledge introduced America to the first-in pool chaise and modern design forward furniture for a more compelling outdoor living experience. Today the award-winning brand is recognized as the in-pool and poolside leader, adopted by discerning homeowners and five star resort and residential properties around the world.
Our continued success is very much a consequence of our team members, the Ledge culture of collaboration and innovation, and our unwavering belief in the importance of design distinction in everything we do.
Job Overview:
The Director of Sourcing & Procurement is responsible for developing and executing the company's global sourcing and procurement strategy for outdoor furniture and in-pool product categories. This role owns the complete supplier lifecycle—from identifying and developing innovative manufacturing partners to managing day-to-day purchasing operations, supplier communications, and purchase order execution.
As the leader of both strategic sourcing and procurement, this position ensures the company has a resilient, competitive, and scalable global supply base while maintaining operational excellence through timely purchasing, supplier performance management, and cross-functional execution. The Director partners closely with Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to support New Product Development (NPD), in-house manufacturing plans, SIOP planning, and long-term business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Strategy
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Develop and execute a global sourcing strategy aligned with company growth, product roadmap, and cost objectives.
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Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic suppliers capable of supporting outdoor furniture and in-pool product categories.
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Build and maintain a diversified supplier base to mitigate risk, improve resiliency, and support long-term scalability.
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Continuously assess supplier performance across cost, quality, innovation, capacity, and delivery reliability.
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Develop long-term supplier partnerships that create competitive advantage through innovation, quality, responsiveness, and operational excellence.
2. Procurement & Purchasing Operations
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Own the company's procurement function, ensuring the timely and accurate execution of purchase orders supporting production, inventory, and new product launches.
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Lead the day-to-day purchasing process, including PO creation, order placement, supplier acknowledgments, production tracking, and delivery management.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier communications regarding orders, schedules, lead times, pricing updates, shortages, quality concerns, and delivery performance.
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Monitor supplier commitments and proactively resolve issues that could impact production schedules or customer deliveries
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Establish procurement processes, controls, and KPIs that improve purchasing efficiency, supplier responsiveness, and operational visibility.
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Partner with Finance to ensure purchasing activities align with budgets, payment terms, inventory objectives, and working capital goals.
3. Vendor Development & Innovation
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Identify and cultivate supplier partnerships that drive product innovation, new materials, and manufacturing capabilities.
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Actively scout and qualify new suppliers that introduce differentiated capabilities or technologies to the product portfolio.
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Lead supplier development initiatives to improve manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production scalability.
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Collaborate with suppliers early in the product development process to influence design for manufacturability and cost optimization.
4. New Product Development (NPD) Integration
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Partner with Product, Engineering, and Quality teams during the NPD process to ensure sourcing feasibility and supplier alignment.
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Identify and secure manufacturing partners capable of supporting new product launches and scaling production.
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Provide cost modeling, supplier capability insights, and lead time considerations during product concept and development phases.
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Ensure sourcing decisions support long-term product lifecycle strategies and marketplace competitiveness.
5. Contracting & Commercial Negotiations
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Lead negotiation of supplier agreements including pricing structures, payment terms, lead times, capacity commitments, and service levels.
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Implement strong supplier contracts that protect the company’s intellectual property, ensure quality standards, and manage risk.
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Establish long-term supplier partnerships that balance cost efficiency with strategic capability and innovation.
6. SIOP Alignment & Operational Integration
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Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Procurement to ensure sourcing strategies support SIOP planning and capacity requirements.
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Provide supplier capacity insights, production constraints, and supply risk inputs into the SIOP process.
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Ensure sourcing decisions consider downstream impacts including manufacturing constraints, logistics, inventory strategy, and demand variability.
7. Supplier Performance & Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Establish supplier scorecards and performance metrics focused on quality, delivery, responsiveness, cost, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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Lead regular business reviews with strategic suppliers to drive accountability and strengthen partnerships.
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Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to ensure supplier performance supports company objectives.
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Support Operations through supplier capacity planning, production readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives.
8. Cost & Risk Management
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Drive cost optimization through strategic supplier selection, competitive sourcing, and value engineering opportunities.
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Evaluate geopolitical, logistical, and operational risks associated with supplier locations and manufacturing capabilities.
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Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, innovation, quality, and supply continuity.
What Success Looks Like:
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Vendor scorecards and supplier performance management processes are established and actively maintained
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Supplier pricing, contracts, and commercial terms are effectively negotiated to support cost, quality, and scalability goals
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Sourcing strategies align with SIOP demand planning, operational needs, and inventory requirements
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New suppliers are identified and onboarded to support NPI initiatives and long-term business growth
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Supplier risks, capacity constraints, and sourcing challenges are proactively identified and mitigated
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field required
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8+ years of sourcing, procurement, or supply chain leadership experience
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Strong experience negotiating supplier contracts, pricing, and strategic partnerships
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Experience supporting NPI initiatives and supplier onboarding
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Strong cross-functional collaboration, analytical, and communication skills
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Experience within manufacturing, consumer goods, or furniture industries preferred
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ERP experience, preferably NetSuite, strongly preferred
At Ledge, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and the opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a positive and supportive work environment.
