Supply Sourcing Manager

About the Position

EPG Group, a leading global workforce solutions provider, is partnering with a Fortune 500 company known for operational excellence and heritage to hire a Temporary Supply Sourcing Manager. This role is contract-based for 6 months with a hybrid work setup based in Manhattan, New York City. The position requires full-time dedication of 40 hours per week, starting immediately.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee product development and commercialization for specified product categories during pre-season.
• Create strategic style allocation plans aligning with vendor strategies to optimize quality and cost.
• Lead product engineering efforts aimed at achieving cost targets without compromising design.
• Coordinate closely with Design and Raw Materials teams throughout product development to ensure consistency.
• Analyze and verify product costing while pinpointing opportunities for cost reduction.
• Work daily with vendors, offshore teams, and factories to expedite sample production and development.
• Track development schedules, assess risks, and proactively communicate any potential impacts on business timelines.
• Facilitate seasonal product reviews, line finalization, and vendor meetings.
• Support onboarding processes for new vendors and contribute to enhancing vendor capabilities.
• Collaborate with Technical Design, Quality Assurance, Merchandising, and Raw Materials departments to ensure successful project execution.
• Lead sourcing projects, drive vendor performance improvements, and implement continuous process enhancements.
• Maintain detailed reports, KPIs, and product tracking using Excel and internal systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant area.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in sourcing, product development, apparel manufacturing, or related field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of garment construction, apparel costing, and development processes.
• Proven collaboration experience with development teams, production staff, vendors, and factories.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
• Strong analytical skills, organizational ability, and clear communication capability.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the apparel, textile, or manufacturing industry considered highly advantageous.

Additional Details

• Contract Length: 6 months
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Work arrangement is hybrid, with work location in Manhattan, New York, NY
• Employment Type: W2 Contract
• Single vacancy available

Why This Role?

This role offers the chance to contribute to a renowned global fashion company, working alongside expert sourcing, merchandising, and product development teams. Candidates passionate about apparel sourcing, vendor relations, and innovative product rollout are strongly encouraged to apply.