Sourcing Manager
Courtyard by Marriott
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Lead and manage the sourcing of TCG inventory across conventions, card shows, local game stores, and distributor networks
- Maintain and grow relationships with game stores, dealers, distributors, and collectors to ensure a steady pipeline of high-quality TCG inventory
- Negotiate purchases, secure competitive pricing, and evaluate opportunities for bulk buys and strategic acquisitions
- Work closely with the Vault Operations team to ensure smooth intake, cataloging, and storage of newly sourced TCG inventory
- Partner with internal teams to forecast inventory needs and replenish high-demand sets, sealed product, and singles
- Manage the grading submission pipeline, ensuring cards are submitted efficiently and returned on timelines that support product releases
- Evaluate raw card quality at the point of sourcing, ensuring a healthy flow of gradable inventory
- Collaborate with Marketing and Growth teams to identify inventory needed for campaigns, promotions, and key calendar moments
- Partner with Product to help identify new TCG product opportunities—from curated drops and set breaks to marketplace expansions
- Stay close to community trends across major TCG ecosystems to inform buying strategy and category growth
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in TCG sourcing, collectibles buying, trading, or related fields
- Strong knowledge of major TCG ecosystems (e.g., Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!) including set structures, rarity tiers, grading standards, and hobby trends
- Experience evaluating card condition and identifying high-value singles and sealed product opportunities
- Comfortable negotiating deals and working in fast-paced environments
- Highly organized with strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple teams
- A builder mindset—comfortable helping shape processes, categories, and new offerings
- Deep passion for the TCG community and an understanding of collector behavior and market dynamics
- Ability to travel occasionally (20%+) to major conventions, shows, and dealer visits to source inventory and represent the brand
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance packages with dependent coverage
- 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match to help you plan for the future
- $100 monthly dogfooding stipend to support trying out our products firsthand
- Access to employee wellness programs designed to support your overall well-being
- Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote work environment
- Opportunities to create amazing products that our customers truly love and value
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Hard Skills & Tools
TCG sourcingcollectibles buyingtradingevaluating card conditionnegotiating dealsgrading standardsbulk buysstrategic acquisitionsinventory forecastingcataloging
Soft Skills
strong communication skillshighly organizedbuilder mindsetability to coordinate across teamspassion for TCG communityunderstanding of collector behaviormarket dynamicscomfortable in fast-paced environments