Sourcing Manager

Software Placement Group, SPG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG, is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing and production for a mass-market children's apparel line. You will partner with cross-functional teams and global vendors to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals throughout the product lifecycle.

The role emphasizes negotiation, supplier management, and continuous improvement across overseas factories, ensuring on-time delivery and compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• This role requires 8+ years of sourcing experience in the apparel industry.
• Experience working directly with Walmart and/or childrenswear is essential.
• Experience sourcing apparel for mass market retailers and overseas factories.

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 a strong understanding of market trends, sourcing opportunities, and global manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and company compliance requirements.

Skills

Vendor relationships

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: New York, NY | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A mass-market apparel company is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing and production for its Children's Apparel line, from initial development through bulk production. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams and global vendor partners to ensure quality, cost, and delivery goals are consistently met, making it a key driver of the company's product pipeline.

What you'll do

• 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 a strong understanding of market trends, sourcing opportunities, and global manufacturing capabilities
• Ensure products meet quality standards and company compliance requirements

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of sourcing experience in the apparel industry
• Must have experience working directly with Walmart and/or Childrenswear
• Experience sourcing apparel for mass market retailers
• Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain processesExperience 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

Why this role

This is a great opportunity for a sourcing professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a strong understanding of the apparel sourcing process within the mass market sector.