Senior Manager, Sourcing & Product Development

SoTalent; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k with employer contributions

Parental leave

Paid holidays and PTO

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness resources

Job summary

SoTalent in Madison, WI seeks a Senior Manager, Sourcing & Product Development to lead global sourcing strategies, drive cost efficiency, and ensure on-time delivery across the product life cycle.

You will mentor direct reports, collaborate with merchandising, design, and suppliers, manage vendor onboarding and cost analyses, and partner with senior leadership on strategy and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Design, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Strong understanding of product development and sourcing processes.
• Experience with international vendors and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development and sourcing strategies across categories.
• Oversee costing, vendor onboarding, and sampling processes.
• Mentor direct reports and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure timelines and performance metrics are met.

Skills

Leadership

Sourcing

Product development

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Design, Product Development, or related field

Tools

PLM systems

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Sr. Manager, Sourcing & Product Development

Position Overview

The Senior Product Development & Sourcing Manager leads global sourcing strategies to deliver optimal value, quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to manage product development and production throughout the product life cycle.

Responsibilities include complex costing, vendor allocation, sample management, product development strategy, and vendor onboarding. The position also partners with senior leadership to support department strategy and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned product categories while leading, mentoring, and overseeing the work of direct reports.
• Collaborate with merchandising, design, technical design, planning, and suppliers.
• Develop and execute product development and sourcing strategies.
• Conduct detailed product and cost analyses.
• Evaluate and onboard new vendors based on business requirements.
• Oversee product costing and sampling processes.
• Ensure development activities remain aligned with established timelines.
• Coordinate regularly with international sourcing teams to maintain alignment on business priorities.
• Monitor and report on key sourcing and development metrics.
• Identify and resolve product development issues with international partners.
• Manage photo sample processes, including on-time performance and supplier-related costs.
• Contribute to long‑term sourcing strategies and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Design, Product Development, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• 3+ years of management experience.
• Strong understanding of product development and sourcing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and manage direct reports.
• Strong presentation, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead meetings and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong knowledge of fabric and garment construction and product costing.
• Strategic and critical-thinking skills.
• Solution‑oriented and customer‑focused approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• Experience working with international agents, vendors, and factories.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally or domestically as required.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Leading Self

• Inspiring trust
• Mature confidence
• Career and self-development

Leading Others

• Driving execution
• Building organizational relationships
• Empowering others
• Attracting and developing talent
• Primarily office‑based work environment.
• Regular collaboration with cross‑functional and international teams.
• Limited travel may be required for meetings, programs, supplier engagement, and other business activities.
• Work involves extended periods of sitting, computer use, and continuous hand and wrist movement.
• Occasional reaching, twisting, and bending may be required.

The position may include a competitive salary and performance‑based compensation, along with benefits such as:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending and health savings account options
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements where applicable
• Wellness and fitness resources

Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, skills, and business requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be available to qualified individuals with disabilities to support participation in the hiring process and performance of essential job functions.