Sourcing Specialist (Product Development) - Remote

Learn and attain fingertip knowledge of product base;

Develop a detailed understanding of HFT’s multiple databases and how they’re connected to ensure data alignment.

Assist department in building a strategic vendor base for prioritized HFT categories;

Develop assessment skills to determine a vendor’s ability to ship on time, provide quality goods, and to produce their products at costs that meet the economic requirements of HFT ;

Learn the HFT methodology to find, evaluate, and select vendors to supply products that are sold by HFT

Cross-functionally support product line transitions from sourcing of viable vendors through product costing, sampling, and quality testing in our own laboratories;

Learn the HFT methodology to identify new products that would enhance the HFT mix and how to propose them to the cross-functional team by triangulating data from the vendor, portfolio, and market landscape.;

Work within urgency and deadline requirements ;

Collaborate closely with merchandising and packaging, quality and manuals, and sourcing teams on a daily basis to serve enterprise objectives and understand total impact of any actions.

Organizational Scope – All US locations/Single Category/Region/District/Distribution Center

Travel – 15-30% Overseas

Location—HQ Corporate.

Founded in 1977, we are a $10 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth mindset of a Championship Team. With more than 1,600 stores across 48 states, we're continuing to grow and open new locations every month. We offer our customers more than 6,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, shop equipment, and automotive tools. By delivering quality and value to our customers, we've built a culture where Associates can learn, grow, and do meaningful work every day.