Senior Sourcing Manager

Fanatics Commerce•Tampa, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Sourcing Manager is responsible for building, optimizing, and managing the Fanatics Brands global source base to achieve industry-leading quality, on-time delivery, and competitive costs while developing partnerships in a sustainable and compliant business environment. This role provides strategic leadership across all sourcing functions — from annual allocation strategy and cost negotiations to cross-functional collaboration with Merchandising, Design, and Product Development — operating effectively at both the macro/strategic and tactical execution levels. The Sr. Sourcing Manager delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.

Requirements

8+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, development, quality, and production within the apparel or licensed merchandise industry.
Strong working experience with global trade in textiles and apparel sourcing processes, including deep familiarity with vendor management in Asia and South/Central America.
Technical background with knowledge in material and garment construction, including industry-standard quality processes, procedures, and compliance regulations.
Strong working knowledge of customs compliance and logistics, including Incoterms and international shipping requirements.
Proven leadership and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and manage high-performing sourcing teams.
Ability to introduce and implement new processes, communicate effectively across multiple cultural and experience levels (internal and external), and operate efficiently in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and relevant sourcing/production systems
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with Merchandising, Design, and Product Development on seasonal assortments, special programs, and events, integrating sourcing into the product creation process from the earliest stages.
Collaborate with the Fanatics Brands planning team on seasonal forecasts and long-term capacity planning, and work with the Sourcing Operations Team on Incoterms, payment terms, shipping requirements, and customer compliance needs.
Communicate regularly with regional Product Creation Centers (PCCs) globally to align on source base strategy, seasonal allocation, cost negotiations, and capacity management.
Recruit, coach, develop, and supervise an industry-best sourcing team, building the capabilities required to support Fanatics Brands' growth trajectory.
Provide ongoing direction and performance management to ensure team members are meeting sourcing milestones, critical dates, and quality standards.
Ensure on-time delivery of licensed sporting product by maintaining rigorous calendar adherence to sourcing milestones and actively managing capacity across the global source base.
Drive vendor performance through scorecard reporting and continual review of quality, price, delivery, and compliance against Fanatics Brands requirements.
Participate in the vendor onboarding process to ensure new partners meet Fanatics Brands standards, protecting the integrity of the licensed product experience.
Collaborate with Product Integrity and the Sourcing Operations Team on vendor manuals and manufacturing agreements to uphold quality and compliance standards across all supplier relationships.
Develop and continuously optimize the annual allocation strategy by supplier and hemisphere, ensuring a balanced global source base while driving margin enhancement.
Introduce and implement new sourcing processes and procedures that improve efficiency, reduce risk, and align with evolving business needs.
Identify opportunities to diversify and evolve strategic supplier partnerships in response to changes in trade, logistics, and business strategy — including vendors in Asia and South/Central America.
Leverage data and technology tools to maintain an accurate source matrix document and costing tracker, enabling informed margin and financial reporting.
Own the full sourcing lifecycle — from strategic vendor partnerships and seasonal allocation to cost negotiations, compliance, and delivery execution — ensuring margin goals and quality standards are consistently achieved.
Maintain rigorous vendor scorecard reporting for all sourcing functions, working cross-functionally with Product Development and Product Integrity on related reporting and accountability.
Manage all aspects of sourcing in sustainable and compliant facilities, ensuring adherence to industry-standard quality processes, compliance regulations, and customs/logistics requirements.
Execute special projects as assigned, bringing the same level of ownership and rigor to ad hoc priorities as to core sourcing responsibilities.
Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes.
Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance.
Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working.
Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.