Sourcing Manager

L.V. Enterprises; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

L.V. Enterprises in New York is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to oversee the apparel sourcing and production process from development through bulk production, partnering with cross-functional teams and global vendors to meet quality, cost and delivery goals.

The ideal candidate has Walmart experience and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, negotiating with overseas factories and driving improvements across the value chain.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of sourcing experience in childrenswear.
• Experience sourcing directly for Walmart.
• Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing, sourcing and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and support the sourcing strategy across apparel categories.
• Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, Technical Design and Production teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times and production capacity with overseas factories.
• Monitor production timelines to ensure on-time delivery and resolve sourcing or production issues.
• Evaluate factory performance and support continuous improvements in quality, cost and efficiency.
• Maintain understanding of market trends, sourcing opportunities and global manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and company compliance requirements.

Skills

Sourcing management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Sourcing Manager to oversee the sourcing and production process for Children's Apparel from development through bulk production. This individual will partner with cross-functional teams and global vendor partners to ensure quality, cost, and delivery objectives are met.

The ideal candidate will have experience sourcing products for Walmart and be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage vendor relationships and support the sourcing strategy across apparel categories.
• Partner with Product Development, Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and production capacity with overseas factories.
• Monitor production timelines to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any sourcing or production issues.
• Evaluate factory performance and support continuous improvements in quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market trends, sourcing opportunities, and global manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and company compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of sourcing experience sourcing Childrenswear .
• Must have experience sourcing directly for Walmart
• Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain processes.
• Experience working with overseas factories and vendor partners.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.