Global Sourcing Director – Apparel & Home

Pendleton Woolen Mills Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Life and long-term disability保险

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pendleton Woolen Mills Inc in Portland, OR is seeking a Sourcing Director to lead global sourcing for Apparel, Home, and Accessories. You will manage supplier portfolios, own costing and negotiation, and drive improvements in cost, capacity, and speed-to-market.

You will partner with cross-functional teams and mills to expand capabilities, optimize vendor performance, and advance responsible sourcing while traveling 10–20% of the time. A senior track record in sourcing is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of sourcing or production experience within heritage, lifestyle, or premium apparel, home, or accessories brands, including 5+ years leading teams.
• Established vendor relationships across Asia and the Americas; nearshore sourcing experience is a plus.
• Strong product knowledge of wovens, knits, and wool; experience with home textiles and leather goods is a plus.
• Proven track record of cost reduction, vendor consolidation, and on-time delivery improvement.
• Working knowledge of trade compliance, duty, and social compliance requirements.
• Strong negotiation skills, costing expertise, and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Sr. Director of Sourcing & Logistics to develop and execute a global sourcing strategy that supports growth, margin, quality, capacity, capabilities, and speed-to-market goals.
• Translate a multi-year sourcing roadmap into seasonal vendor and capacity plans that diversify country and supplier risk.
• Lead factory evaluation, vendor qualification, onboarding, allocation, and performance management.
• Assess and recommend sourcing models, including FOB, LDP, agent, and direct, and country-of-origin mix by category.
• Strengthen strategic vendor partnerships through scorecards and quarterly business reviews.
• Expand sourcing capabilities in Home and Accessories, including home textiles, knits, jacquards, and leather goods.
• Own costing and negotiation discipline in partnership with Product Cost Engineering, including target costing, cost breakdown reviews, and price negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation skills

Costing & cost modeling

Vendor management

Global sourcing strategy

Trade compliance knowledge

Education

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

Tools

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Pendleton Woolen Mills Inc in Portland, OR is seeking a Sourcing Director to lead global sourcing for Apparel, Home, and Accessories. You will manage supplier portfolios, own costing and negotiation, and drive improvements in cost, capacity, and speed-to-market.

You will partner with cross-functional teams and mills to expand capabilities, optimize vendor performance, and advance responsible sourcing while traveling 10–20% of the time. A senior track record in sourcing is required.