Global Sourcing Manager (Textile/Fabric)

Parachute Home • Los Angeles, CA

12h • $95,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Sourcing Manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for managing Parachute’s global sourcing across multiple categories, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective supply chain operations. The Sourcing Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with vendors, designers, merchants, and planners to bring beautiful, functional, and quality made products to market while strengthening vendor partnerships and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, vendor management, or supply chain within home, apparel, or consumer goods industries.
• Strong knowledge of global sourcing, textiles, manufacturing processes, and cost negotiation.
• Proficiency with KPIs and Performance Analytics: Measuring on-time delivery, quality scores, response time, cost competitiveness; Excel / Google: PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOK UP, Data Validation
• Proven track record of managing international vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Passion for sustainability, product quality, and innovation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• You Own the Outcome and show up with rigor, accountability and a bias for action.
• You Spring Forward and embrace everything with energy, adaptability, positivity and maturity.
• You Build the Best and are committed to growth, dreaming big, and sharing and receiving feedback in the spirit of always improving.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Management
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and manufacturing partners that align with Parachute’s quality, design, and sustainability standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global vendors to optimize capacity, lead times, and production flexibility.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to balance cost efficiency with product integrity.
• Seasonal Development
• Partner with Design / Product Development teams determine vendor allocation to ensure vendors can meet product specifications, compliance standards, and quality benchmarks
• Drive on-time sample development and production readiness in alignment with seasonal calendars
• Continually track sample status against milestone calendar
• Own regulatory testing tracking and reporting for your specific developments
• Costing
• Manage product costing, margin analysis, and sourcing strategies to meet business targets
• Provide visibility into sourcing trends, material costs, and risk factors that may impact profitability
• Manage packaging requirements with domestic and overseas vendors; including hangtags, cards, ribbon, plastic wrapping/bags, boxes
• Own label requirements tied to specific certifications
• Review and approve TOPs
• Sustainability Certification Management
• Vendor Compliance and Performance
• Track assigned vendor certifications (social compliance, quality, etc.,) requesting updated certifications 3+months prior to renewal dates
• Ensure vendors have up to date Vendor Operations Guides
• Consolidate feedback from cross-functional partners (Design, Production, Logistics, and Design) to quantify supplier scores; establishing quarterly presentation of all performance metrics

Benefits

• Free bedding for a great night’s sleep, an awesome discount and $300 worth of free product a year!
• Health, dental and vision benefits with 100% employee coverage offering
• Flexible vacation packages
• 401k
• Competitive salary and stock options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees