About this opportunity
Truststone Group, LLC lists this Product & Sourcing Manager-Kitchen & Cleaning opportunity in new york city, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Product & Sourcing Manager – Kitchen & Cleaning
Position: Product & Sourcing Manager – Kitchen & Cleaning
Location: New York, NY (with international travel)
Reports to: Executive Leadership
Overview
A New York-based wholesale and design company is seeking a Product & Sourcing Manager to own and drive the Kitchen and Cleaning product categories from end to end. This role combines product development, trend identification, and sourcing, with full responsibility for building and maintaining a competitive, trend-forward product line.
The ideal candidate lives and breathes the category—constantly monitoring the market, identifying opportunities, and ensuring the company always has relevant, in-demand products ready for retail partners.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Category Ownership
Own the Kitchen and Cleaning categories from concept through production
Build and maintain a complete and competitive product assortment across subcategories
Ensure the product line consistently reflects current trends and customer demand
Identify gaps in the assortment and develop new products to fill those needs
Trend Analysis & Market Research
Conduct ongoing market research to stay ahead of emerging trends
Regularly visit retail stores and competitors to analyze product offerings and positioning
Translate market insights into actionable product development and sourcing strategies
Ensure the company is always prepared with new and relevant products for customer meetings
Sourcing & Supplier Management
Source products and materials from overseas factories, primarily in Asia
Maintain continuous communication with suppliers to identify new product opportunities
Vet and evaluate factories for quality, reliability, and cost efficiency
Negotiate pricing, MOQs, and timelines to align with business goals
Business Growth & Strategy
Analyze category performance and identify opportunities to grow revenue across subcategories
Align product strategy with specific customer and buyer needs
Continuously evolve the category to drive expansion and increase market competitiveness
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with sales teams to present product lines and support customer meetings
Participate in buyer meetings to showcase new products and category direction
Collaborate with sourcing, production, and compliance teams to ensure smooth execution
Ensure alignment between product vision and operational delivery
Travel & Supplier Engagement
Travel internationally as needed to visit suppliers and attend trade shows (primarily in Asia)
Build strong supplier relationships and stay current on manufacturing capabilities and innovations
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in product development, sourcing, or category management within consumer goods
Direct experience in Kitchen and/or Cleaning categories strongly preferred
Background working with mass market or off-price retail channels
Strong understanding of product trends, retail dynamics, and consumer demand
Experience sourcing and developing products with overseas manufacturers
Excellent organizational, analytical, and multitasking skills
Strong negotiation and communication abilities
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Willingness to travel internationally as needed
Worksite address
new york city, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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