Apparel Materials Sourcing Manager

Skill; Beaverton (OR); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Skill is seeking a strategic Materials Sourcing Manager (Apparel) to shape sourcing strategies for woven materials. The role focuses on building a competitive supplier base, driving cost and lead-time optimization, and ensuring high-quality material delivery across seasonal cycles.

This is an onsite with hybrid flexibility position in Portland, OR. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in sourcing and apparel experience, strong Excel skills, and proven ability to influence cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years in materials sourcing, product sourcing, costing, manufacturing, or product development.
• Background in apparel, accessories, or softgoods is preferred.
• Experience with international suppliers, especially Asia, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned to cost, quality, and lead-time objectives.
• Build and manage a global supplier network with focus on Asia-based partners.
• Partner with development, planning, and costing teams to drive sourcing decisions.
• Lead seasonal execution and tracking to meet timelines and deliverables.
• Analyze data and provide strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
• Identify supplier optimization, risk mitigation, and process improvements.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Supplier management

Excel advanced

Cross-functional

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Overview

Placement Type: Temporary

Salary: $37.80-42 Hourly

up to $42.00/hr

Start Date: Jun 29, 2026

Materials Sourcing Manager (Apparel)

Location: Portland, OR (Onsite with hybrid flexibility - Fridays WFH)

Duration: ~6-month contract

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and proactive Materials Sourcing Manager to support a global apparel product supply chain organization. This role will focus on shaping and executing sourcing strategies for apparel materials, with an emphasis on wovens. You will play a critical role in building a competitive supplier base, optimizing cost and lead times, and ensuring high-quality material delivery across seasonal product cycles.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and enjoys balancing analytical rigor with creative problem-solving.

What You'll Do

• Develop and execute materials sourcing strategies aligned to cost, quality, and lead-time objectives
• Build and manage a global supplier network, with a strong focus on Asia-based partners
• Partner cross-functionally with development, planning, and costing teams to drive sourcing decisions
• Lead seasonal execution and tracking, ensuring timelines and deliverables are 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

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in materials sourcing, product sourcing, costing, manufacturing, or product development
• Background in apparel, accessories, or softgoods (textiles, fabrics, trims, etc.)
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and work 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 (data analysis, tracking, reporting)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and present to diverse audiences
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

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

Why Join

You'll 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, influence sourcing strategy, and contribute to high-impact product creation.

Additional Details

• Hybrid schedule (onsite majority of week)
• Collaborative, fast-paced team environment
• Opportunity to work with global partners and suppliers

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