Sourcing Manager

Position Title: Sourcing Manager

Location: on-site, New York City

Exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company in the fashion and apparel industry who values teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to excellence!

Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sourcing Manager to oversee the sourcing and production of a growing category. This role involves close collaboration with overseas offices to develop new resources, resolve quality and delivery issues, and ensure timely production. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sourcing, supply chain management, and international business partnerships within the fashion industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Product Approval and overseas teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Strategically place orders with the capacity planning team.
• Identify, resolve, and follow up on quality and testing issues.
• Align with capacity and Product Approval teams on priority styles by season.
• Assist in negotiating FOB prices with overseas vendors to meet financial goals.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to maximize factory capacities.
• Work with Design and overseas partners to cost new products within the approved vendor base.
• Align with Demand Planning teams to finalize global and domestic order placements.
• Create and share pricing projections with international customers.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members.
• Provide direction and management to ensure deadlines are met.
• Support the Sourcing Director in resolving production timing and delivery issues.
• Travel to overseas vendors/factories to build collaborative relationships.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade, Business, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management within the fashion industry.
• Proven ability to work with international business partners to drive results.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 40%).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Consistent in-office presence to fully appreciate the qualities that define our brand partners’ products.