Senior Director Global Sourcing at Lands End Inc in Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Strategize with the SVP on Global Sourcing Strategies, vendor and materials rationalization as well as setting AUC goals and supply/demand needs.

Develop the Strategic Sourcing Direction that supports corporate initiatives and business needs including cost, lead-times and risk management

Ensure timely execution of product development and sourcing strategies while serving as the primary leader between all business partners and the global supply chain.

Identify supply chain needs and in collaboration with the Lands’ End Hong Kong team, identify and assess new factories/mills/regions, as well as develop/train current vendors.

Set category cost (margin) targets along with negotiation strategies for implementation; sign off on all costs.

Drive product development calendar timelines to ensure corporate milestones and business needs are being met.

Sign off on all vendor allocation

Identify and implement opportunities to reduce lead-times and costs.

Develop and coach team members. This includes onboarding, individual performance plans and performance management.

Must follow all safe work practices, escalate unsafe conditions and report incidents. 

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 15 + years in a strategic sourcing/product manager role in the apparel industry.


• Complete knowledge of product development, construction and production, as well as strong vendor management experience. 


• Proven experience in developing long-term relationships and negotiating strategic agreements to ensure constant cost and quality improvements.


• Proven experience in developing long-term relationships and negotiating strategic agreements to ensure constant cost and quality improvements.


• Proven track record of maximizing value while improving the quality of goods and service levels.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities; as well as interpersonal, written and verbal communication


• Complete knowledge in Sourcing/Procurement competencies and strategies.


• Ability to lead others through change while achieving and maintaining results


• Excellent PC skills with strong knowledge of Excel, Word, Access and Business Objects.


• Ability to travel.

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