Coordinator, Global Sourcing

NEW ERA CAP•Buffalo, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Sourcing Coordinator supports and executes New Era’s global sourcing strategy and product development process. Working with design and merchandising teams, the coordinator helps develop on-trend products across multiple categories, builds relationships with global suppliers, and supports product development and production to achieve timely delivery of quality products that meet financial targets. The role collaborates with License Management, Product Development, Merchandising, Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, Social Compliance, and Quality teams. The Global Sourcing team identifies, manages, and optimizes relationships with global suppliers to secure high-quality, cost-effective materials and production. It works across functions to support product development, supply continuity, efficiency, compliance, and value throughout the sourcing process. This position is 100% on-site at New Era Cap’s headquarters in downtown Buffalo, NY, five days per week, with 0% to 5% domestic and/or global travel. The salary range is $50,000–$60,000, plus bonus and benefits, for candidates located in Western New York.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Product Development, Merchandising, Textile Design, or a relevant field preferred; relevant job experience may substitute for a degree.
One to three years of global sourcing experience.
Experience negotiating finished-goods costing.
Experience establishing credible relationships with suppliers, customers, and employees, with proven results.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based applications.
Knowledge of trade regulations, production cycle timelines, calendar management, and manufacturing.
Comprehensive understanding of headwear, apparel, and accessories markets, and fabrics and trims.
Understanding of supply-chain strategies and how development and production processes affect supply-chain partners.
Understanding of product cost structures and the ability to negotiate with global suppliers, analyze costs, recommend cost reductions, and achieve margin goals.
Ability to interpret tech packs and data packages and collaborate effectively with design teams and suppliers.
Ability to analyze information, make decisions, and recommend actions that drive business results.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of PLM, ERP, and MRP systems, quality, and supplier management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Positive attitude, high energy, and a clear sense of urgency and direction.

Nice To Haves

Global supplier experience.
PLM and SAP experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Product Development, Merchandising, Textile Design, or a relevant field.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal teams—including License Management, Product Development, Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, Social Compliance, and Quality—to execute product development.
Build and maintain supplier and vendor relationships, negotiate favorable terms, resolve issues, and support a reliable supply chain.
Manage product lifecycle milestones in accordance with product development and production calendars.
Interpret specifications and development bills of materials, and collaborate with design teams and suppliers to meet design expectations while minimizing cost.
Issue, monitor, and execute prototype and sales sample development requests, ensuring samples are shipped and delivered on schedule.
Pack, label, and store prototype samples to maintain an organized and effective working environment.
Enter and manage development details for raw materials and finished products, including timelines and costing, in PLM.
Control costs and optimize expenses to support margin targets.
Identify and communicate excessive lead times and minimum-order challenges during development.
Assist in developing new fabrics and trims for finished-goods production.
Ensure raw materials are developed, approved, and forecasted before orders are placed.
Prepare and present sourcing-to-production handoff meetings, communicating adopted styles and delivery requirements to production teams.
Analyze supply-chain data, identify trends, and generate reports to support strategic decisions and continuous improvement.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive matters.
Perform other duties as assigned.