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Sr. Sourcing Lead, Soft Goods/ApparelTeton Outfitters - KLIM/509 Brands • Rigby, Idaho, United States
Sr. Sourcing Lead, Soft Goods / Apparel

Sr. Sourcing Lead, Soft Goods / Apparel

Teton Outfitters - KLIM / 509 Brands • Rigby, Idaho, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

JOB SUMMARY :

As the Sr. Sourcing Lead for Soft Goods (Apparel) at Teton Outfitters, you will be responsible for managing sourcing, factory relationships, costing and production execution for all assigned apparel categories, including but not limited to outer layer garments (jackets, pants, shells), second-layer warmth products (fleece, insulation, and mid-layers) and baselayer. Additionally, this role includes direct management of one or two team members focused on purchasing / production planning activities.

You will work directly with suppliers to ensure they deliver on Teton Outfitters’ core priorities : Delivery, Quality, Cost, Innovation, and New Product Development (NPD) support. This role requires a blend of sourcing expertise, production management, and technical fabric knowledge to ensure the successful launch and scaling of technical apparel.

This position reports to the Manager of Production, Sourcing & Quality and is a key contributor in ensuring our products meet the highest standards for the powersports industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Factory Relationship Management

  • Serve as the day-to-day contact for assigned factories.
  • Build and maintain partnerships that drive supplier accountability for quality, compliance, and delivery.
  • Conduct onsite factory visits and audits to validate compliance and maintain approved supplier status.

Production & Execution

  • Manage sourcing and production timelines to meet seasonal delivery targets and quality standards.
  • Partner closely with Product Development and Quality teams from concept through bulk production.
  • Identify and resolve factory-level issues impacting quality, delivery, or manufacturability.
  • Innovation & Technical Fabric Development

  • Support factory innovation efforts, driving adoption of waterproof / breathable membranes, protective fabrics, and insulation technologies.
  • Communicate supplier innovations and capabilities to internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with development teams to bring new protective and performance technologies to the market.
  • Supplier Performance & Cost Management

  • Implement supplier scorecards to track cost, quality, and delivery performance. Analyze cost scenarios to support strategic sourcing decisions, cost savings initiatives and margin improvements goals.
  • Negotiate vendor agreements with a focus on cost efficiency, quality consistency, and long-term competitiveness.
  • Conduct tariff and duty (HTS) analysis to inform sourcing decisions.
  • Capacity & Planning

  • Manage supplier capacity in alignment with Teton Outfitters’ 3-5-year product roadmap.
  • Support contingency planning by identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.
  • Provide sourcing insights for seasonal and long-range planning.
  • Continuous Improvement

  • Identify and facilitate process improvement projects, training / workshops to drive through various lean methods
  • Drive performance improvement through the use and interpretation of Continuous Improvement Tools
  • Experience with initiating and managing Kaizen Events with a proven track record to drive improvements
  • Conduct root cause analysis to determine metrics, troubleshoot, operations, assembly issues, material flow, project plans, production capacity, facility design and create process documentation
  • Partner with key business stakeholders, and multi-departments to build a continuous improvement environment to support an ongoing program of change
  • Project Management

  • Management project activity and enhance operation performance efficiency
  • Create ROI and cost benefit analysis for implementation of initiatives and expenditures to improve processes
  • Identify, prioritize, plan, and execute improvements in an organized, efficient, and effective manner
  • SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE QUALIFICATIONS :

  • 10+ years of experience in sourcing, production, or supply chain management within technical apparel is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Sourcing, or other related field is required.
  • Motorcycle and snowmobile apparel experience preferred.
  • Experience managing a direct report is preferred.
  • Strong background in waterproof / breathable fabrics, protective textiles, and insulation technologies.
  • Broader outdoor apparel knowledge (skiing, camping, hiking, etc.) is a plus, but not required.
  • Proven success managing factory relationships, supplier negotiations, and production schedules.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects across seasonal calendars.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Innovation Focus : Ability to identify and implement new protective, technical, and performance-driven materials with suppliers.
  • Achievement Orientation : Commitment to high-quality, on-time delivery aligned with Teton Outfitters’ standards.
  • Collaboration & Partnership : Skilled at working cross-functionally and aligning supplier execution with internal needs.
  • Technical Expertise : Deep understanding of apparel manufacturing, waterproofing, and protective garment construction.
  • Cultural Awareness : Experience managing international supplier relationships and factory networks.
  • TRAVEL & LOCATION :

  • Based in Rigby, Idaho – hybrid work environment (3 days in-office required – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).
  • May travel multiple times annually to global manufacturing partners and suppliers, up to 2-3 weeks at a time.
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