Sourcing Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and support the sourcing strategy across apparel categories.
• Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and production capacity with overseas factories.
• Monitor production timelines to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any sourcing or production issues.
• Evaluate factory performance and support continuous improvements in quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, sourcing opportunities, and global manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and company compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of sourcing experience in the apparel industry.
• Experience sourcing apparel for mass market retailers.
• Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain processes.
• Experience working with overseas factories and vendor partners.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.