Description

Job Title: Sourcing Manager

True Classic is seeking a Sourcing Manager to manage vendor onboarding and qualification processes, track sourcing performance metrics, and work cross-functionally to allocate purchase volume. Reporting to the Head of Operations, this role plays a key part in ensuring sourcing strategies align with operational excellence, cost efficiency, and product quality standards.

All True Classic roles are global and omni-channel, driving accountability across product categories, regions, and sales/marketing channels. This role will allow you to impact operations company-wide, ensuring alignment with our business objectives and supporting executive efficiency at the highest level

Areas of Accountability

Vendor Qualification & Management

• Oversee the end-to-end vendor application process, including reviewing applications and coordinating internal reviews.
• Implement and refine a qualification process to ensure all approved vendors meet our standards for quality, compliance, capacity, and sustainability.
• Maintain a detailed and up-to-date vendor database, capturing application status, qualification notes, and performance metrics.
• Manage the pre-production process of reviewing vendor samples, negotiating unit costs, MOQs and production lead time.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with the Planning, Product, Production, and Logistics teams to allocate purchasing volume across the vendor base in a way that minimizes costs, improves lead times, and supports consistent product quality.
• Ensure all sourcing decisions align with product launch timelines, inventory strategies, and growth goals.

Sourcing Operations & Process Management

• Own and update the vendor application form and onboarding process to ensure a seamless and professional experience for potential vendors.
• Serve as the point of contact for vendor inquiries during the application and onboarding phases.

Performance Metrics & Reporting

• Track and report on key sourcing KPIs, including:
• Vendor count per style or product category
• Average unit cost across product lines
• Vendor approval timelines
• Regional vendor mix
• Analyze sourcing performance to identify improvement opportunities and support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Merchandising, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within the apparel or consumer goods industry.
• Proactive sourcing mindset.
• Experience managing vendor applications and qualification processes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows and sourcing best practices.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel or supply chain reporting tools.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent project management and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wearing multiple hats.

Compensation and Benefits

• $100K – $110K base with competitive bonus
• Unlimited Sick Days & PTO
• Company paid medical, dental, and vision PPO insurance (Anthem Gold PPO)
• Employee premiums paid 100%
• Dependent premiums paid 65%
• 401k plan with 3% company match
• Monthly $200 stipend for home office expenses
• Free $1,000 worth of True Classic merchandise every year
• Free Employee Assistance Program

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