Director, Global Sourcing

Article

Director of Global Sourcing at Article, providing operational discipline and strategic execution in global sourcing. Leading a team and collaborating with cross-functional partners to improve sourcing efficiency.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$230,000 - CA$290,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide the operational discipline, structural guidance, and strategic execution necessary to scale Article’s global sourcing function to its full potential.
Guide the evolution of our sourcing department into an adaptive, strategic business partner.
Bridge global category strategy at HQ with regional operational execution across our North American clusters and international manufacturing hubs.
Build trust and rapport within your team and learn internal processes.
Partner with internal customers - The Product Engine, which includes Category Management (Merchandising), Technical Product Development, Product Design and Finance.
Understand the current supply network and current vendors.
Present learnings and potential improvement opportunities.
Create a road map with supply chain leaders on how to execute recommendations for improvement.
Hold overall leadership accountability for the global sourcing structure managing the Sourcing teams at HQ, North America (remote) & Asia (Vietnam office).
Conduct capability diagnostics to support and scale global team members, aligning individuals to roles that match their true core strengths to unlock their full career potential and prevent bandwidth stretch.
25%–35% travel required, including international and domestic travel approximately 4-5 times/year to regional offices and vendor facilities across North America, Asia, & Europe.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive corporate experience in global sourcing, procurement, operations management, or supply chain leadership.
Retail furniture experience is highly valued; consumer goods experience with a proven track record of Footprint Diversification is preferred.
7+ years of direct people leadership experience managing multi-layered organizations, international offices, and distributed multi-zone teams, while upskilling the team so the business is confident in their partnership.
Proven track record as an operational builder with a history of scaling departments, refining processes, and maximizing team capabilities during organizational milestones.
Demonstrated success in building and executing complex supply footprint transformations and regional risk mitigation strategies.
Proven navigation of team alignment; comfortable breaking through functional silos, resolving matrixed team friction, and guiding teams productively through evolution and change.
Completion of a Criminal Background check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The salary range is $230,000 to $290,000
The starting salary will be determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring team’s budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity
We believe in Winning Together. When Article hits its annual financial goals, eligible employees will receive a cash bonus (22.5% total on target bonus split between cash and options. 10% in cash and 12.5% in options)
4% RRSP matched contributions through Wealthsimple
20 days of vacation*
1 extra day off (Inclusion and Diversity Day)
6 well-being (sick) days
Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks
Excellent extended health, dental, and vision benefits
$1000 health/lifestyle spending account* for your total physical and mental well-being
TELUS Health App
Mental Health Assistance/Counseling
Virtual medical appointments
The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open, accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders)
Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room
Stand-up desks can be requested, too
Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet, and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing
On-site fitness equipment with showers and towel service
Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual
A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome
Free street parking (first-come, first-serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders)
Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers
20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations
45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Global SourcingProcurementOperations ManagementSupply Chain LeadershipProcess RefinementSupply Footprint TransformationRisk Mitigation StrategiesCapability DiagnosticsTeam AlignmentVendor Management

Soft Skills

Building TrustCollaborationConflict ResolutionStrategic ThinkingAdaptability

Certifications

Criminal Background Check