Director, Sourcing - Sportswear Production

Department: Corporate Headquarters | Location: El Segundo, CA (hybrid)

About the Role

As the Director of Sourcing, you will drive global strategies that deliver the right product at the right cost, with the right quality, on time—every time. This role leads sourcing with a focus on speed, agility, and commercial results, owning cost negotiations, vendor performance, and risk management across a diversified supply base. You will identify and onboard new vendors that deliver products at lower cost without compromising quality or speed, ensure full calendar alignment to keep development and production on track, and build, develop, and train a best-in-class sourcing team. This role translates brand vision into sourcing execution that fuels growth, protects margin, and elevates product value.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a global sourcing strategy that delivers measurable cost savings while maintaining quality, compliance, and speed-to-market standards.
• Lead supplier negotiations and vendor optimization initiatives to reduce the total cost of ownership and strengthen long-term strategic partnerships.
• Diversify and strengthen the global vendor base to mitigate supply chain risk and increase agility and resilience.
• Ensure consistent on-time delivery by driving cross-functional calendar alignment and accountability across sourcing and production workflows.
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing operations, including supplier onboarding, order execution, compliance, and KPI management across cost, quality, and delivery.
• Own sourcing financial performance, including budgeting, cost modeling, benchmarking, and reporting on savings and margin impact.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing sourcing team, elevating talent, accountability, and execution standards.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Merchandising, Operations, and Finance to align sourcing strategies with broader business objectives and growth plans.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, systems, reporting tools, and vendor performance management.
• Serve as a key member of the Supply Chain leadership team, contributing to enterprise planning and strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

You are a strategic and commercially minded sourcing leader who thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments. You balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution, bringing both analytical rigor and strong negotiation instincts. You drive cost improvements fearlessly, maintain disciplined operational execution, and confidently influence cross-functional and executive stakeholders. You build strong vendor partnerships without compromising accountability and develop high-performing teams. You understand how sourcing decisions impact margin, product integrity, brand positioning, and long-term business health.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in Apparel Production, Sourcing, and/or Supply Chain leadership roles.
• Proven experience in developing and executing global sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating complex supplier agreements and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Deep knowledge of apparel manufacturing, fabric and garment construction, testing protocols, and global production timelines.
• Experience building and diversifying global vendor networks.
• Strong financial acumen, including cost modeling, margin analysis, and forecasting.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience in sportswear or performance apparel categories.
• Background working within vertically integrated or DTC-focused retail organizations.
• Experience with PLM, ERP, and sourcing management systems.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $160,000 – $180,000.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Merchandise discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness and employee assistance programs

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position following a hybrid work model, with an expectation of in-office presence on designated days to support collaboration and business needs.