Support Center - Irving The Global Sourcing Specialist will play a significant role in supporting the Global Sourcing Manager to execute private brand sourcing strategies and meet the financial goals established by the company for assigned product categories. **Major Activities** + Support the Global Sourcing Manager to implement Private Brand Sourcing strategies to achieve company and assigned category business objectives. + Support the Global Sourcing Manager for the growth of private label through effective collaboration with internal and external partners. + Collect data and conduct analysis for projects including RFP. + Monitor project timeline and alert appropriate partners if delays or problems arise. + Support Global Sourcing Managers on cost negotiation by collecting data from different sources. + Support the Global Sourcing Manager in relaying shortages and delivery issues to merchant and inventory team. + Validate the vendor setup paperwork and ensure vendor set up in system successfully. + Manage quote sheets and item setup process with cross functional partners to ensure accurate and timely execution. + Serve as a key liaison for day-to-day global sourcing operations and work effectively with cross-functional partners at overseas offices and vendors. + Help Sourcing Manager to coordinate cross-functional meetings while providing required documentations, for meetings such as transition meetings, and vendor visits. + Other duties as assigned ​ **Minimum Education** + Bachelor’s degree **Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires** + Minimum 18-month office work or a college degree in retail, supply chain and international trade. **Other** + Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skills are required. + Ability to multitask and shift priorities + Strong communication (written and verbal) and attention to detail + Ability to thrive in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment **Preferred Special Certifications or Technical Skills** + Intermedium level of Excel/PowerPoint Skills **Preferred Type of Experience the Job Requires** + The experience with a major retailer, brand or product development/sourcing company in a sourcing, production, buying or product development role is preferred **Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.** At The Michaels Companies Inc, **our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity** . As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com (http://www.michaels.com./) and Michaels.ca . The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels (https://www.michaels.com/makerplace) , a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, **Michaels is the best place for all things creative.** For more information, please visit  www.michaels.com At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com . **Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together.** _Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL)._ EEOC Know Your Rights Poster in English (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) EEOC Know Your Rights Poster in Spanish EEOC Poster Optimized for Screen Readers (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_screen\_reader\_10\_20.pdf) Federal FMLA Poster Federal EPPAC Poster (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf)