Apparel Materials Sourcing Manager

Join a global leader renowned for its innovation and commitment to excellence in product creation, partnered with Aquent to find top talent. This organization drives impact across the globe, shaping the future of its industry through cutting-edge design and strategic supply chain management. 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.

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.
• Partner cross-functionally with development, planning, and costing teams to drive informed sourcing decisions.
• Lead seasonal execution and tracking, ensuring timelines and deliverables are consistently met.
• Analyze data and synthesize insights to provide strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for supplier optimization, risk mitigation, and process improvement.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and delivering exceptional results.

Why You'll Love This Role

You will be part of a highly collaborative sourcing organization focused on innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to work on globally distributed supply chains, directly influence sourcing strategy, and contribute to high-impact product creation. You'll thrive in a fast-paced team environment, collaborating with global partners and suppliers to bring groundbreaking products to life. If you're a strategic thinker with strong sourcing experience and a passion for product creation, we encourage you to connect with us.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in materials sourcing, product sourcing, costing, manufacturing, or product development.
• Background in materials (textiles, fabrics, trims, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and work effectively across global teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive execution independently.
• Experience working with international suppliers, particularly in Asia.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis, tracking, and reporting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and present 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.