Sourcing Specialist

Details:Sourcing SpecialistW2 ContractPay: $25/hr.3 month contractHybrid in West Seattle30-40 hours a week

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
About this roleReporting to the Sr. Director of Sourcing and Quality, the Temporary Sourcing Specialist will be working closely with the Product Team across all categories and will be responsible for supporting the finished goods vendor space. Our vendor partners are very important to us. This role will also execute sourcing and costing strategies to help deliver excellent product.
What you will doWork cross functionally with Product Managers, Tech Design, Designers, Quality and PlanningDevelop and build relationship with vendors to drive business objectivesManage vendor allocations and capability matrices to ensure the right product is at the right factoryCommunication internally and externally as needed by the Director and the businessSet vendor expectations, manage calendars and ensure seasonal calendar timelines are metSupport with cost tracking, engineered costing, and cost dataNegotiate directly with Vendors and manage risk to costAttending fittings and support the Product Team to make cost-effective decisionsMonitor and evaluate vendor performance seasonallyProblem-solve with Vendors and the Product Team when issues ariseFlexible schedule to take Vendor calls after or before normal work hours due to time zone restrictionsLead projects around process efficiency, costing tools, manufacturing improvements, sourcing strategy, etc.Collaborate with all departments on various projects, SMUs, and other support as needed.
What you should bring to the tableA can-do, positive attitude with a collaborative mindsetPeople call you a “team player,” a “go-getter,” and a “great listener”The ability to adapt and respond with a sense of urgencyInterpersonal skills that inspire and build trust, resulting in effective work relationshipsKnowledge of product team roles in the outdoor/fashion industryKnowledge of the apparel/accessories commercialization and manufacturing processesExperience visiting off-shore factoriesIn-depth knowledge of the apparel manufacturing process xzbcwsv Comfortable with coaching, mentoring & providing feedback for growthPossess confidence in your strengths, take on challenges and prefer negotiating face to faceKnowledge of labor laws in various apparel and accessories manufacturing countriesProficiencies in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and above all, ExcelPreference goes to those who have familiarity with any of the following: patterns, industry standards, best practices, quality expectations and compliance regulations, fluency in another language
Nice to Have Experience:Extensive Excel or Power BI skills such as building dashboardsProcess modernization, Familiarity with AI - CopilotCentric PLM experience, mastery a bonus