Global Sourcing Manager - Apparel
Core
Senior individual contributor shaping global sourcing strategy for Outerwear and Technical Apparel, driving alignment between long-range sourcing direction and enterprise priorities for profitability, speed, resilience, and compliance.
Role type
Senior IC Global Sourcing Manager (Apparel)
Builds
Category-level and multi-season sourcing strategies, vendor segmentation and allocation plans, and risk mitigation frameworks for global manufacturing.
Domain
Apparel manufacturing, global supply chain, and responsible sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> sourcing strategies and vendor frameworks
Required skills
Global sourcing strategy development, vendor segmentation and evaluation, cross-functional stakeholder alignment, risk and compliance management, analytical problem-solving, global trade environment knowledge, independent operation in ambiguous environments
Preferred skills
Outerwear and Technical Apparel sourcing expertise, vendor strategy (segmentation/consolidation), sourcing analytics and scenario modeling, sustainability frameworks knowledge, sourcing transformation leadership
Technologies
sourcing analytics tools, planning tools, scenario modeling software
Responsibilities
Lead development of category-level and multi-season sourcing strategies aligned to enterprise financial and operational goals; Drive vendor segmentation and allocation strategies to optimize cost, capability, and risk balance; Act as a trusted advisor to cross-functional partners on sourcing trade-offs; Ensure sourcing strategies align with global compliance, responsible sourcing, and sustainability standards; Develop and refine tools, frameworks, and best practices to elevate sourcing strategy and execution; Identify and evaluate shifts in trade, geopolitical, and macroeconomic dynamics to recommend sourcing adjustments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC