Sourcing Coordinator

We are seeking an experienced Product Development Sourcing Coordinator to join a fast-paced apparel organization focused on innovation, speed, and scalable production. This is a highly hands-on role supporting both seasonal core lines and customer-driven programs, with ownership over sourcing strategy, novelty development, costing, and execution.

This position plays a critical role in bringing new materials, embellishments, and construction techniques to market while partnering closely with Design, Sales, Production, and global suppliers. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable working in unstructured, creative development environments and structured, process-driven production workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, vet, and manage suppliers, sub-suppliers, and contractors, including counter-sourcing, costing, compliance, and ongoing vendor management
• Develop and source fabrics, yarns, trims, packaging, and new technologies for seasonal and customer-driven programs
• Set up and maintain all raw materials and components in PLM, including costing, testing, documentation, and material records
• Lead novelty development such as screen print innovations, embroidery applications, garment dye and wash techniques, and all-over print capabilities
• Own sourcing timelines and direct offshore development teams to ensure timely execution
• Partner closely with Design and Sales to assess feasibility, execution methods, technical parameters, and cost targets
• Create BOMs, tech packs, and decoration processes in collaboration with Technical Design
• Coordinate and manage sampling workflows, including proto, fit, quality, and sales samples
• Own costing and negotiation for catalog and blank styles across domestic and full-package production
• Maintain physical and digital development libraries for fabrics, trims, and embellishments
• Co-manage development calendars and hold cross-functional partners accountable to milestones

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in apparel Product Development and/or Sourcing
• Strong understanding of garment construction, technical components, and the apparel lifecycle
• Experience sourcing fabrics, trims, embellishments, and novelty components
• Proficiency with PLM systems, Adobe Illustrator, and MS Office
• ERP experience preferred
• Strong communication skills; Spanish bilingual a plus
• Highly organized, adaptable, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel internationally and maintain local mobility