Material Sourcing Manager, Trims
Core
Develop and execute a comprehensive Trims procurement strategy to optimize cost, quality, and sustainability across apparel, accessories, and home goods products.
Role type
Senior Manager, Material Sourcing (Trims)
Builds
Global network of Trims suppliers (tanneries, rawhide processors, specialty producers) and a central Trims materials library
Domain
Retail / Apparel & Home Goods / Supply Chain
Required skills
Trims industry procurement experience, global supplier network building, market trend analysis, strategic procurement planning, sustainability regulations knowledge, negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, supplier performance management
Responsibilities
Develop and execute Trims procurement strategy; Build and maintain global Trims supplier network; Partner with Product Development to build Trims materials library; Analyze global Trims market; Establish long-term supplier partnerships; Collaborate on material procurement alignment; Identify cost savings and process efficiencies; Create risk mitigation strategies; Lead supplier performance management; Provide procurement performance reporting; Enforce Trims quality performance standards
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on IC
