Sourcing Director

Pendleton Woolen Mills (retail); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Pendleton Woolen Mills seeks a Sourcing Director to shape and execute a global sourcing strategy across Apparel, Home, and Accessories. You will lead a cross-functional team of sourcing and production professionals, manage supplier portfolios, and own costing and negotiation discipline to deliver quality, cost efficiency, and speed-to-market that honors Pendleton’s enduring heritage.

You will collaborate with Product, Design, Planning, and Quality teams, drive responsible sourcing, and expand

Qualifications

• 10+ years of sourcing or production experience within heritage, lifestyle, or premium apparel, home, or accessories brands.
• 5+ years leading teams and managing a vendor portfolio across Asia and the Americas.
• Strong knowledge of wovens, knits, 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 and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute a global sourcing strategy that supports growth, margin, quality, capacity, and speed-to-market goals.
• Translate multi-year sourcing roadmaps into seasonal vendor and capacity plans; diversify country and supplier risk.
• Lead factory evaluation, vendor qualification, onboarding, allocation, and performance management.
• Establish minimum order quantity and lead time standards by category; balance vendor needs with Pendleton heritage styles.
• Drive capacity planning and dual-source strategies to protect supply on key programs.
• Coordinate supply of Pendleton fabrics to cut-and-sew partners, align mill and vendor timelines.
• Monitor on-time delivery and production readiness; manage risk and issue timely decisions.
• Champion audit coverage and responsible sourcing with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Sourcing leadership

Vendor relationships

Cost reduction

Negotiation

Trade compliance

Cross-functional partnering

Excel modeling

PLM/ERP proficiency

Global supply chain

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's in Business

Supply Chain

Textile knowledge

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Pendleton has been woven in the West since 1863. Built on a legacy of craft, quality, and authenticity, our products are known for their timeless design and enduring stories. The Sourcing Director leads how and where our Apparel, Home, and Accessories products are made. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Sourcing & Logistics, this role partners in shaping our global sourcing strategy and leads its execution, manages our supplier portfolio, and owns costing and negotiation discipline. Working closely with cross-functional teams and manufacturing partners, this leader ensures every season delivers on quality, cost, capacity, and speed-to-market while advancing responsible sourcing.

What You'll Do

Global Sourcing Strategy & Supplier Management

• 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.

Costing & Margin Management

• Own costing and negotiation discipline in partnership with Product Cost Engineering, including target costing, cost breakdown reviews, and price negotiations.
• Deliver initial markup (IMU) against plan and track negotiated savings and cost engineering improvements versus prior seasons.
• Establish minimum order quantity (MOQ) and lead time standards by category, balancing vendor requirements with Pendleton's heritage styles.
• Partner with Logistics and Trade Compliance to optimize duty, freight, and total landed cost.

Capacity Planning & Seasonal Execution

• Lead capacity planning and dual-source strategies to protect supply on key programs and top-volume styles.
• Drive seasonal execution from vendor allocation through production readiness, ensuring calendar adherence and material availability.
• Coordinate the supply of Pendleton mill fabrics to cut-and-sew partners, aligning mill and vendor timelines.
• Identify, elevate, and resolve production risks early, establishing clear ownership and timely decisions.
• Monitor on-time delivery against agreed ex-factory shipping windows and use production readiness checkpoints to keep seasons on schedule.

Quality & Responsible Sourcing

• Partner with Quality to monitor vendor defect rates and customer returns and drive improvements in product quality.
• Partner with Logistics, Trade Compliance, and Social Compliance to improve supplier performance and advance responsible sourcing.
• Champion audit coverage, timely remediation of compliance findings, and wool and fiber traceability.
• Monitor country and vendor concentration to strengthen supply resilience.

Cross-Functional Partnership & Team Leadership

• Partner with Product Management, Design, Product Development, Planning, and Quality to align cost, calendar, and capacity priorities.
• Lead, develop, and coach a team of sourcing and production professionals.
• Contribute to a work environment that supports teamwork, inclusion, and respect.

What You Bring

• 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.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with cross-functional partners and vendors.
• Appreciation for craftsmanship and a passion for building quality products.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Textiles, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and ERP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills for cost modeling and vendor analysis.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new sourcing and project management tools.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to vendors and mills approximately 10-20% of the time.

Benefits & Perks

At Pendleton, we believe taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our business. We offer a thoughtful benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future including:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Pendleton covering the majority of employee premiums.
• Your Future: 401(k) with a company match of up to 3.5%.
• Time to Recharge: PTO from your first day, plus eleven paid holidays for eligible corporate employees.
• Peace of Mind: Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Support for Life: Flexible spending accounts, confidential employee assistance resources, and access to applicable paid family and medical leave programs.
• The Pendleton Perk: Enjoy employee discounts on the products and timeless styles that have been part of Pendleton for generations.