Women's Apparel Sourcing Specialist – Supplier Strategy

Catalyst Brands; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Catalyst Brands merchandise discount

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

Catalyst Brands is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to manage direct import buys and support development of new resources. The role includes resolving quality and delivery issues, negotiating pricing, and maintaining cost data across CIP and fabric.

You will build relationships with internal partners and suppliers, lead Time and Action processes, and report to the Director. 1–3 years experience in retail/apparel is preferred, with strong MS Office skills. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience in retail, apparel manufacturing, quality and trade agreements preferred.
• Strong communication skills and negotiation skills; ability to build relationships cross-functionally.
• Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task successfully and prioritize while meeting critical deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute brand or product category and report directly to the Director.
• Build effective strategic relationships with cross-functional partners, internal stakeholders, external suppliers and teams to drive results and influence change.
• Manage internal and external teams and Time and Action to deliver on IMU, quality and delivery goals.
• Conduct pre-and post-season analysis and present findings and actions to executive management.
• Maintain detailed product cost information (CIP, Fabric).
• Negotiate program pricing and delivery.
• Monitor quality and delivery performance metrics and implement improvement initiatives.
• Manage move outs, cancellations, and liabilities.
• Special Projects, as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Catalyst Brands is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to manage direct import buys and support development of new resources. The role includes resolving quality and delivery issues, negotiating pricing, and maintaining cost data across CIP and fabric.

You will build relationships with internal partners and suppliers, lead Time and Action processes, and report to the Director. 1–3 years experience in retail/apparel is preferred, with strong MS Office skills. Competitive benefits included.