• Own sourcing strategy and vendor relationships (both first-party vendors and third-party vendors) for U.S., Canada, and Mexico-based soft home categories, including: Rugs, Utility Bedding, and Mattresses. • Lead vendor onboarding, quality reviews, and commercial negotiations to improve PCOGS and margins • Drive operational rigor across the domestic supply base: improve lead times, on-time delivery, and production SLAs • Launch a mattress program from scratch in collaboration with Merchandising and Planning • Identify and onboard new vendor partners with scalable capacity, consistent quality, and competitive cost structure • Visit vendor partners regularly to build long-term relationships, troubleshoot issues, and conduct quality reviews • Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, and Operations to ensure product launches and replenishment run smoothly • Ensure ethical sourcing and compliance standards are upheld across all partners