Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Specialist Ready to shape the future of furniture and home product sourcing and build strong manufacturing partnerships? Join a fast-growing brand and lead end-to-end supplier strategy. Sperton Global AS, a global recruitment and consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, has partnered with a global consumer brands company focused on developing and scaling products across categories such as home, lifestyle, beauty, wellness, apparel, kitchen, and pet products within the retail industry. We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Specialist – Home, Office & Pet Furniture to lead supplier sourcing, procurement, and sourcing operations within the furniture manufacturing industry. This role will focus on identifying and managing manufacturing partners, supporting product sourcing initiatives across Home, Office, and Pet Furniture categories, ensuring supplier performance and compliance, and driving efficient end-to-end sourcing operations for international markets. This is a remote position based in Vietnam and will begin as an initial 6-month contract, with the opportunity for extension based on business needs and individual performance. What You’ll Do Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage furniture manufacturers, suppliers, OEM/ODM partners, and material vendors across Home, Office, and Pet Furniture categories. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure cost efficiency, product quality, and reliable delivery performance. Lead sourcing activities across furniture categories including supplier selection, product sourcing, material coordination, and commercialization support. Coordinate closely with internal stakeholders and external manufacturing partners throughout the sourcing and procurement lifecycle. Conduct supplier capability assessments, factory evaluations, and vendor negotiations related to pricing, production timelines, and commercial agreements. Manage procurement and sourcing operations to support business objectives and product launch timelines. Monitor production schedules, supplier performance, and supply chain operations to proactively resolve delays and operational risks. Track market trends, manufacturing developments, and sourcing opportunities within the furniture industry in Vietnam and broader regional markets. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Procurement, International Trade, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field. 3–5+ years of experience in furniture sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management. Strong understanding of the furniture manufacturing ecosystem, preferably across Home, Office, and/or Pet Furniture categories. Proven experience in supplier sourcing, qualification, negotiation, and vendor relationship management. Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. Existing network of Vietnamese furniture manufacturers and suppliers is highly preferred. Fluency in Vietnamese and English (written and verbal) to support local and international collaboration. Application Requirement To be considered for this role, candidates must submit their resume. Sperton Global AS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Department Retail, Fashion & Textile Industries Remote status Fully Remote Job location Vietnam Employment Level | Seniority Mid-Senior level Workplace & Culture at Sperton At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people. Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do. We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA , working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways. We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better. Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.