Sourcing Manager – Upstream Supply Chain

Role Overview

• Own a critical part of our upstream supply chain — from purchase order creation all the way to delivery at U.S. ports.
• Support and co-own supplier relationships in China in close partnership with the VP Supply Chain and leadership team.
• Help negotiate and manage commercial terms, including pricing, payment terms, and Incoterms.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier-related topics.
• Drive supplier performance across cost, lead time, quality, and reliability.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers when needed.
• Prepare and issue accurate purchase orders based on business requirements.
• Propose replenishment plans based on demand, inventory levels, and lead times.
• Monitor order confirmations and ensure alignment with agreed commercial terms.
• Track purchase order progress from placement through shipment.
• Proactively identify supply risks and drive corrective actions.
• Define and manage the spare parts strategy together with Operations and Customer Support, including forecasting, replenishment, and inventory optimization.
• Coordinate production schedules with suppliers to support business needs.
• Monitor timelines and drive on-time production completion.
• Work closely with suppliers to reduce lead times and improve flexibility.
• Anticipate delays early and implement mitigation plans.
• Oversee and continuously improve quality control processes for inbound shipments from China.
• Coordinate pre-shipment inspections and quality checks with suppliers and third parties.
• Review inspection reports and take action on non-conformities.
• Ensure shipments meet quality standards before departure.
• Manage and oversee product compliance-related topics.
• Partner closely with Finance on payment planning, cash flow timing, and supplier terms.
• Align with Logistics teams to ensure a smooth transition from factory to freight.
• Coordinate with Warehouse and Operations teams on inbound planning requirements.
• Use Cin7 Core to manage purchase orders, supplier data, and inventory flows.
• Maintain accurate system data across orders, lead times, costs, and supplier performance.
• Track and report on key KPIs, including OTIF, lead times, supplier performance, and quality.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities across the supply chain.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers and internal teams.
• Help build scalable sourcing and upstream supply chain processes for the next stage of growth.

Requirements

• Have 5+ years of experience in sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain management
• Bring strong experience managing suppliers in China / the Far East
• Understand production planning and upstream supply chain flows in a practical, hands-on way
• Have direct experience creating and managing purchase orders and replenishment cycles
• Know your way around payment terms, Incoterms, and international shipping processes
• Have experience overseeing quality control and supplier compliance
• Have worked with Cin7 Core or a similar ERP / inventory system
• Are highly analytical, organized, and structured in how you solve problems
• Communicate clearly and confidently with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Enjoy balancing detail, urgency, and long-term process improvement.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Remote flexibility. Work from wherever you do your best work.
• High ownership. You’ll have real influence on how Hansø’s supply chain operates and scales.
• Fast-moving environment. No heavy bureaucracy, no endless layers — just smart people building quickly.
• Meaningful impact. Your work will directly affect availability, margin, quality, and customer experience.
• Strong team. Join an ambitious, operator-led company with high standards and big goals.
• Room to grow. As the company scales, so does the opportunity around you.