Technical Apparel Sourcing Specialist

Apparel Sourcing Specialist

Our client is seeking an experienced Apparel Sourcing Specialist to support sourcing operations across multiple apparel brands. This position will play a critical role in finished goods sourcing, vendor management, new product development support, cost negotiations, supplier performance management, and sample coordination.

The ideal candidate will bring strong sourcing expertise, supplier relationship management skills, and a collaborative approach to working with Design, Merchandising, Planning, Quality, Regulatory, and Logistics teams. This is an individual contributor role that offers the opportunity to support innovative apparel products from concept through commercialization.

Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Management, Procurement, or related field preferred

Required Qualifications:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in apparel sourcing, procurement, or vendor management
• Experience managing finished goods sourcing across multiple sourcing regions
• Strong vendor management and supplier relationship skills
• Proven negotiation experience with the ability to achieve cost targets
• Strong analytical and costing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the outdoor, performance, or technical apparel industry
• Experience with PLM or ERP systems such as Centric, FlexPLM, SAP, or Oracle
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience supporting new product development initiatives
• Project management experience within sourcing or product development environments

Job Responsibility:

• Vendor Sourcing & Management: Identify, evaluate, and onboard finished goods suppliers across multiple sourcing regions. Develop and maintain strong supplier partnerships. Ensure suppliers meet quality, compliance, delivery, and performance expectations. Support supplier selection and sourcing strategy initiatives.
• New Product Development Support: Serve as the sourcing lead for new product development projects. Partner with Product Development teams throughout the product lifecycle. Provide sourcing recommendations regarding factory capabilities, material availability, and lead times. Support commercialization and production handoff activities.
• Cost Management & Negotiation: Lead vendor cost negotiations to achieve target costs. Analyze vendor quotations and line costing details. Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality standards. Support landed cost and FOB cost analysis.
• Supplier Performance Management: Monitor supplier performance metrics and scorecards. Track on-time delivery, quality performance, and production capacity. Identify performance risks and implement corrective actions. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve supplier challenges.
• Sample Coordination: Manage sample development timelines and approvals. Coordinate sample reviews across internal teams. Monitor sampling milestones to ensure seasonal calendar adherence. Maintain accurate sourcing and sample records.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Merchandising, Design, Planning, Quality, Logistics, and Regulatory teams. Support sourcing strategies that align with business objectives. Communicate project status, supplier updates, and sourcing recommendations.

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.** **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**