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negotiation ai procurement supplier management strategic sourcingπ Description
- Develop and implement global sourcing strategy for Activewear across regions.
- Onboard and scale high-performing manufacturing partners for rapid replenishment.
- Embed partners into the Operating System (OS).
- Drive performance against critical KPIs in sourcing.
- Collaborate with Merchandising and Product Development to expand catalog.
- Lead fabric and material strategy for performance categories.
π― Requirements
- 15+ years director-level experience in strategic sourcing or procurement in apparel.
- Deep global factory network in Activewear across APAC, South Asia, EMEA.
- Strong product acumen; leverage factory/mill capabilities for cost and innovation.
- Deep knowledge of performance materials and regional mill ecosystems.
- Lean, JIT, and rapid replenishment mindset with supply chain leadership.
- Advanced costing expertise; able to do clean-sheet analyses and negotiations.
- Data-driven, analytical, execution-focused; scale processes.
- Growth-oriented leader; thrives in ambiguity and change.
- Business-savvy and tech-forward; leverage digital systems and AI in sourcing.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management across execs.
π Benefits
- Shape global Activewear sourcing strategy with impact.
- Join a mission-driven, fast-scaling DTC company.
- Commitment to sustainable, fairly priced products.
- Equal opportunity employer with inclusive culture.
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
- Transparent hiring and background check processes.
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