Global Sourcing Manager (Textile/Fabric)

About Parachute Home

Parachute Home is dedicated to crafting high-quality, responsibly sourced home essentials that bring warmth and comfort to living spaces. We hold a deep belief that the home is an extension of oneself—a place of belonging, rejuvenation, and rest. Inspired by this ethos, Parachute seeks to transform houses into homes with thoughtfully made products.

We cultivate a team environment where curiosity, responsibility, and motivation thrive. Our culture encourages ownership, adaptability, continuous growth, and raising standards among colleagues to create meaningful impact through exceptional work.

Role Overview

Seeking a meticulous and strategic Global Sourcing Manager experienced in textiles/fabrics, reporting to the Director of Sourcing. This role oversees worldwide supply sourcing across various categories, focusing on quality and cost-efficiency. Collaboration with vendors, designers, merchants, and planners will ensure the delivery of functionally excellent and aesthetically pleasing products, while fostering strong vendor relationships and operational excellence.

Location: Culver City, CA; onsite Monday through Thursday.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and manufacturing partners aligned with Parachute’s quality, design, and sustainability standards.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with global vendors to optimize production capacity, lead times, and flexibility.
• Negotiate pricing, contractual terms, and conditions balancing cost and product integrity.
• Coordinate with Design and Product Development teams to allocate vendors ensuring compliance and quality benchmarks are met.
• Manage timely sample development and production readiness according to seasonal schedules, monitoring progress against milestones.
• Oversee regulatory testing requirements and compliance reporting related to assigned developments.
• Administer product costing, margins, and sourcing strategies to achieve financial objectives.
• Provide insights on sourcing trends, material costs, and potential risks affecting profitability.
• Handle packaging needs including hangtags, cards, ribbons, wraps, and boxes with domestic and international suppliers.
• Manage labeling requirements associated with certifications and approve terms of purchase (TOPs).
• Track vendor certifications such as social compliance and quality, ensuring timely renewals and updated operations guidelines.
• Aggregate feedback from cross-departmental teams to assess supplier performance, delivering quarterly performance reports.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in sourcing, vendor management, or supply chain roles, preferably within home, apparel, or consumer goods sectors.
• Strong familiarity with global sourcing processes, textile manufacturing, and cost negotiation techniques.
• Proficient in key performance indicators (KPIs), analytics, and tools such as Excel/Google Sheets including PivotTables and advanced lookup functions.
• Proven experience managing international vendor relationships effectively.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and organizational capabilities.
• A demonstrated passion for sustainability, product excellence, and innovation.
• Ability to excel in dynamic, entrepreneurial environments.
• Exemplifies ownership with rigor, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.
• Approaches challenges with energy, adaptability, optimism, and professional maturity.
• Committed to continuous improvement, open to feedback, and driven by growth and collaboration.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible work arrangements with hybrid schedule; Fridays remote.
• Modern office located in Culver City near light rail transport.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits.
• Membership access to health services including One Medical, Kindbody, and Talkspace.
• Up to 10 weeks paid parental leave.
• Open and flexible paid time off policy encouraging true rest.
• 401(k) retirement plan through Empower.
• Monthly stipends for remote work expenses and cell phone reimbursement.
• Complimentary snacks, weekly catered lunches, and employee discounts on products.
• An annual allotment of $300 in free products to support restful sleep.

Compensation Details

The base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $110,000, subject to variation based on candidate expertise, qualifications, and geographical location. Additional incentives may include bonuses or stock options.

Commitment to Diversity and Integrity

Parachute values diverse perspectives and strives to foster a respectful recruitment process evaluating candidates on relevant skills and experience. Beware of fraudulent offers; official recruitment communication only comes from @parachutehome.com email addresses.