[Hiring] Sourcing Manager @Crossian

Role Description

As our Sourcing Manager, you will strategically own, build, and optimize Crossian’s apparel manufacturing network, with an emphasis on outerwear and intimate apparel (seamless, bonding, and cut-and-sew). Reporting directly to the Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will transition from daily execution to lead vendor architecture, drive supplier performance, streamline cross-functional handoffs, and manage a high-performing remote sourcing team.

• Strategic Sourcing & Partner Architecture
  • Define target partner profiles aligned with Crossian’s business goals; establish vendor tiering frameworks and advise leadership on regional category-to-factory allocation.
  • Leverage regional manufacturing intelligence (industrial clusters, technical strengths, regional advantages) to guide strategic sourcing and risk diversification across China.
  • Lead supplier validation, compliance audits, and commercial onboarding to integrate qualified manufacturers into the network.
  • Formulate long-term capacity forecasting and volume allocation strategies across factory tiers.
  • Drive high-level commercial negotiations to secure competitive cost breakdowns, flexible MOQs, favorable payment terms, and master service agreements (SLAs).
• Supplier Performance Monitoring
  • Manage ongoing vendor performance through structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and operational scorecards.
  • Closely track key operational metrics—specifically production lead times and on-time delivery (OTD); analyze root causes of bottlenecks and drive immediate corrective actions.
  • Partner with core strategic factories to secure dedicated lines and pilot advanced manufacturing capabilities.
  • Proactively mitigate in-production risks, including raw material constraints, quality escalations, and schedule variances.
  • Drive regular vendor rationalization—re-tiering, scaling up top performers, and phasing out underperforming suppliers based on performance data.
• Cross-Functional Sourcing Workflow & Standardization
  • Initiate the sourcing phase in close coordination with Merchandising and Technical Design teams to evaluate product development feasibility, technical requirements, and factory capacity.
  • Standardize standard operating procedures (SOPs) from tech pack handover through sample approval and bulk production sign-off.
  • Establish clear workflows and communication channels between remote team members and headquarters to ensure seamless execution.
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
  • Lead, mentor, and drive accountability across a distributed team of Sourcing Specialists in a 100% remote operating environment.
  • Establish quarterly performance KPIs, conduct structured evaluations, and deliver actionable coaching to upskill the team.
  • Build internal training modules covering garment construction, open-cost negotiations, factory audit standards, and operational analytics.
  • Cultivate a results-driven team culture centered on high ownership, agility, and operational rigor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of managerial/leadership experience in apparel sourcing, partner acquisition, or vendor development (e.g., Sourcing Lead/Manager, Partner Acquisition Manager, Vendor Development Manager) in the garment/textile sector.
• Proven track record in multinational companies (MNCs) with an active, established direct-factory network manufacturing for US/EU brands.
• Strong technical foundation in garment and textile production.
• Demonstrated capability to lead, mentor, and drive operational discipline within a remote or distributed team across multiple locations.
• Deep insight into regional factory capabilities and vendor tiering; adept at monitoring factory KPIs (lead times, OTD) and solving production delivery issues.
• Professional fluency in English (verbal and written); native or fluent Mandarin for technical and commercial negotiations with local factories.
• Willingness to travel frequently across manufacturing hubs in mainland China.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation structure
• Guaranteed 13th-month salary
• 26 days of annual paid leave (including Chinese statutory public holidays)
• Annual health check-up allowance: $300 (claim-based)
• Comprehensive company-wide Training & Development programs