Sourcing Manager

KITH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sourcing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with production goals. This role will focus on managing supplier relationships, ensuring quality standards, and optimizing costs while collaborating closely with design and product development teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for fashion, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a dynamic setting. Join a team that values creativity and quality, and help shape the future of a renowned lifestyle brand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in global sourcing within fashion retail.
• Strong knowledge of materials, garment construction, and costing.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end sourcing strategy across apparel and accessories.
• Negotiate costs and lead times to support margin targets.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Language skills (Mandarin, Portuguese)

Tools

PLM systems

Excel

Supply chain software

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Location: HQ Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Status: 100% on-site

Salary: $80,000- $90,000 annually

Position Summary: As the Sourcing Manager, this person is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to support the company's production goals. This role will focus on identifying, evaluating, and managing the relationships and negotiation with suppliers to procure high-quality apparel and accessories across all business categories. Ensuring they meet design specifications, quality standards, and delivery timelines while optimizing cost and aligning with the brand's aesthetic and market trends; collaborating closely with the design, product development, and merchandising teams to source products that complement the full collection.

Primary Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end sourcing strategy across apparel, accessories, and special projects
• Identify and develop new factory partners, mills, and suppliers globally (Asia, Europe, South America, US)
• Negotiate costs, lead times, and terms to support margin targets and speed-to-market goals
• Collaborate closely with Product Development, Design, Production, and Merchandising to execute product strategy
• Manage seasonal vendor allocation and capacity planning
• Track and maintain vendor scorecards for cost, performance, quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Ensure all materials and vendors meet Kith’s standards for quality, sustainability, and compliance
• Partner with cross-functional teams on product lifecycle calendars and pre-production milestones
• Troubleshoot delays, capacity issues, and pricing conflicts with agility
• Stay informed on global trends in raw materials, cost drivers, and geopolitical impacts on sourcing
  
  

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in global sourcing within fashion retail or streetwear
• Strong knowledge of materials, garment construction, costing, and manufacturing processes
• Proven track record of vendor negotiation and margin management
• Experience working in a high-volume, fast-turn production calendar
• Knowledge of PLM systems, Excel, and supply chain software
• Experience with streetwear or premium fashion brands a plus
• Familiarity with sustainable sourcing practices
  
  

Skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Excellent communication and vendor relationship-building skills
• Language skills (Mandarin, Portuguese, or others a plus)
  
  

Who We Are

Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.

Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg’s childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle’s at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.

The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.

Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering remote or hybrid work, is fraudulent.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Retail

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