Lead The Line.

Director, Sourcing – Bags & Accessories

ProcurementProcurementFull TimeRemoteTeam 1-10Since 2016H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

39 days ago

Salary

$220K - $240K / year

Bachelor Degree15 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Own sourcing strategy and vendor relationships (both first-party vendors and third-party vendors) for North American/Latin American based Bags and Accessories categories, including: Handbags, Belts, Luggage, Eyewear, Socks, Soft Accessories and Tech Acc. • Lead vendor onboarding, quality reviews, and commercial negotiations to improve PCOGS and margins • Drive operational rigor across the regional supply base: improve lead times, on-time delivery, and production SLAs • Identify and onboard new vendor partners with scalable capacity, consistent quality, and competitive cost structure • Visit vendor partners regularly to build long-term relationships, troubleshoot issues, and conduct quality reviews • Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, and Operations to ensure product launches and replenishment run smoothly • Ensure ethical sourcing and compliance standards are upheld across all partners

Job Requirements

15+ years of Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, or Supplier Management experience operating with major US-based retailers.
Deep set of partner factory connections within category across the Americas region
Product obsessed with experience in leveraging factories/vendor expertise to design, cost engineer, and bring products to market. With a thorough Knowledge of Key Material localized in the region
GM mindset with a supply chain background and manufacturing (lean/ JIT) experience
Highly organized, detail-oriented and analytical with focus on execution, problem-solving, improving processes and brand enhancement.
Continuous learner and highly curious; always open to considering new perspectives; proactive when changing course and facing added challenges.
Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.