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Sourcing Manager/Director

Atrium

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$175,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Apparel Industry, Apparel Manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Growth, Business Operations, Business Support, Candidate Sourcing, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Direct Sourcing, Genetics, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Manufacturing Management, Marginal Costing, Market Tracking, Merchandising, Negotiation Skills, Network Administration/Management, Organizational Skills, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Product Merchandising, Production Support, Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Management, Risk Management, Sales Management, Sales Prospecting, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Sourcing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Team Player, Trend Analysis, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
1 day ago
Client Overview:
Our client is a well-established company specializing in children's apparel, with a strong focus on product quality, vendor partnerships, and global sourcing operations. They are looking to add a Sourcing Manager/Director to their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:
$150k - $175k DOE

Position Overview:
Our client is seeking a Sourcing Manager/Director to lead sourcing initiatives for a growing children's apparel business. This individual will be responsible for managing global vendor relationships, driving costing and margin initiatives, identifying sourcing opportunities, and partnering cross-functionally with design, production, product development, and merchandising teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in children's apparel sourcing, a deep understanding of factory management, and the ability to balance quality, cost, and speed-to-market objectives.

Responsibilities of the Sourcing Manager/Director:
  • Manage global sourcing activities across children's apparel categories.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with factories, vendors, mills, and supply chain partners.
  • Lead cost negotiations and identify opportunities for margin improvement.
  • Evaluate vendor performance, capacity, quality, and compliance standards.
  • Partner with the Product Development, Production, Design, and Merchandising teams throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Monitor market conditions and sourcing trends to identify new supplier opportunities and mitigate risk.
  • Support production timelines and ensure vendors meet delivery expectations.
  • Assist in developing sourcing strategies that support business growth and operational efficiency.
  • Resolve sourcing, quality, and production challenges as they arise.
Required Experience/Skills for the Sourcing Manager/Director:
  • Proven sourcing experience within the apparel industry.
  • Strong background managing overseas vendors and factory relationships.
  • Experience negotiating costs, lead times, and production terms.
  • Understanding of apparel manufacturing, product development, and supply chain processes.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to work onsite full-time in New York, NY.
Preferred Experience/Skills for the Sourcing Manager/Director:
  • Direct experience sourcing children's apparel.
  • Existing factory and vendor relationships within the children's apparel space.
  • Experience leading sourcing strategy and managing complex vendor networks.
  • Background working closely with the Product Development and Production teams.
Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Benefits:
  • Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.
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Position ID: 397958

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