Apparel Materials Sourcing Manager

Join a global leader renowned for its innovation and commitment to excellence in product creation, shaping the future of its industry through cutting-edge design and strategic supply chain management. Partnered with Aquent to find top talent, this organization drives impact across the globe. We are seeking a strategic and proactive professional to step into a pivotal role, where you will be instrumental in shaping and executing sourcing strategies for critical materials, with a specific focus on woven textiles. This is an exceptional opportunity to drive significant change, balancing analytical rigor with creative problem-solving in a cross-functional setting, directly influencing the creation of high-impact products that reach a worldwide audience.

About the Role

Are you ready to make a tangible impact on product creation that resonates worldwide? This is your chance to join a highly collaborative sourcing organization focused on innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement. You will be at the heart of developing and executing critical materials sourcing strategies, directly influencing the global supply chain and bringing groundbreaking products to life. If you're a strategic thinker with strong sourcing experience and a passion for product creation, get ready to thrive in a fast-paced team environment, collaborating with global partners and suppliers to innovate and excel.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute materials sourcing strategies aligned with cost, quality, and lead-time objectives.
• Build and manage a global supplier network, with a strong focus on partners in Asia, fostering strong relationships and optimizing performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with development, planning, and costing teams to drive informed sourcing decisions that shape product outcomes.
• Lead seasonal execution and tracking, ensuring timelines and deliverables are consistently met and projects stay on course.
• Analyze complex data and synthesize key insights to provide strategic recommendations to stakeholders, guiding critical business decisions.
• Identify opportunities for supplier optimization, risk mitigation, and process improvement, continuously enhancing efficiency and resilience.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong attention to detail and consistently delivering exceptional results.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in materials sourcing, product sourcing, costing, manufacturing, or product development.
• A strong background in materials, including textiles, fabrics, and trims.
• Proven ability to effectively manage cross-functional stakeholders and collaborate across global teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive execution independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with international suppliers, particularly those based in Asia.
• Advanced Excel skills for robust data analysis, tracking, and reporting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience in performance or athletic environments.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar).
• Experience sourcing woven materials or technical textiles.
• Background in large, matrixed organizations.
• Exposure to sustainability or supplier strategy initiatives.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.