Senior Product Development – Sourcing Manager

Role Overview

• Manage the development of trading card products, collector sets, accessories, and promotional items from concept through production.
• Collaborate with design, licensing, marketing, and sales teams to create innovative products that align with market trends and company objectives.
• Develop product specifications, packaging requirements, and production timelines.
• Evaluate new product opportunities, materials, printing techniques, finishes, and collector-focused features.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor products, and collector preferences to inform future product development.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard domestic and international manufacturers, printers, and suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, production terms, MOQs, lead times, and supplier agreements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Source materials including card stock, packaging components, specialty finishes, promotional inserts, and collectibles-related accessories.
• Develop contingency sourcing strategies to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Manage production schedules to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget.
• Coordinate with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams throughout the manufacturing process.
• Track project milestones and proactively resolve production delays or quality concerns.
• Monitor inventory requirements and collaborate with operations teams on forecasting and replenishment planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, labeling, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain product quality standards across all product lines.
• Review production samples, proofs, prototypes, and pre-production runs.
• Conduct vendor performance evaluations and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve quality issues and oversee corrective action plans with suppliers.
• Develop and manage product cost targets and production budgets.
• Analyze product margins and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality.
• Support annual product roadmaps and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for senior leadership regarding product performance and supplier partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Operations, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, sourcing, procurement, or manufacturing management.
• Experience managing overseas suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP/project management systems.
• Advanced proficiency with PDM systems, Centric preferred.
• Ability to travel domestic and international (with a valid passport) up to 3 times a year.
• Reliable transportation to travel locally.
• Ability to manage multiple product launches simultaneously.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Commuter Benefits FSA
• Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• 401k with 4% match
• Pet Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Plans
• Flexible PTO