Job Description

Job Description

As the Sr. Sourcing Specialist for Soft Goods (Apparel) at Teton Outfitters, you will be responsible for overseeing sourcing, factory relationships, costing and production execution for all assigned apparel categories, including but not limited to outer layer garments (jackets, pants, shells), second-layer warmth products (fleece, insulation, mid-layers) and baselayer. This role may have direct management of one or two team members focused on purchasing/production planning activities.

You will work directly with suppliers to ensure they deliver on Teton Outfitters’ core priorities: Delivery, Quality, Cost, Innovation, and New Product Development (NPD) support. This role requires a blend of sourcing expertise, production management, and technical product knowledge to ensure the successful launch and scaling of hard parts and accessories.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Factory Relationship Management

• Serve as the day-to-day contact for assigned factories.
• Build and maintain partnerships that drive supplier accountability for quality, compliance, and delivery.
• Conduct onsite factory visits and audits to validate compliance and maintain approved supplier status.

Production & Execution

• Manage sourcing and production timelines to meet seasonal delivery targets and quality standards.
• Partner closely with Product Development and Quality teams from concept through bulk production.
• Identify and resolve factory-level issues impacting quality, delivery, or manufacturability.

Innovation & Technical Fabric Development

• Support factory innovation efforts, driving adoption of optical and protective technologies as well as new innovations for accessories.
• Communicate supplier innovations and capabilities to internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with development teams to bring new protective and performance technologies to the market.

Supplier Performance & Cost Management

• Implement supplier scorecards to track cost, quality, and delivery performance. Analyze cost scenarios to support strategic sourcing decisions, cost savings initiatives and margin improvements goals.
• Negotiate vendor agreements with a focus on cost efficiency, quality consistency, and long-term competitiveness.
• Conduct tariff and duty (HTS) analysis to inform sourcing decisions.

Capacity & Planning

• Oversee supplier capacity in alignment with Teton Outfitters’ 3-5-year product roadmap.
• Support contingency planning by identifying and mitigating supply chain risks.
• Provide sourcing insights for seasonal and long-range planning.

Continuous Improvement & Project Management

• Identify and facilitate process improvement projects, training/workshops to drive through various Lean methods
• Conduct root cause analysis to determine metrics, troubleshoot, operations, assembly issues, material flow, project plans, production capacity, facility design and create process documentation
• Identify, prioritize, plan, and execute improvements in an organized, efficient, and effective manner

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, production, or supply chain management within soft goods is required (technical apparel preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Sourcing, or another related field is required.
• Strong background in waterproof/breathable fabrics, protective textiles, and insulation technologies.
• Experience leading a direct report is preferred.
• Broader outdoor apparel knowledge (hunting, skiing, camping, hiking, etc.) is a plus but not required.
• Proven success managing factory relationships, supplier negotiations, and production schedules.
• Ability to manage multiple projects across seasonal calendars.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Innovation Focus: Ability to identify and implement new protective, technical, and performance-driven innovations with suppliers.
• Achievement Orientation: Commitment to high-quality, on-time delivery aligned with Teton Outfitters’ standards.
• Collaboration & Partnership: Skilled at working cross-functionally and aligning supplier execution with internal needs.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of apparel manufacturing, waterproofing, and protective garment construction.
• Cultural Awareness: Experience managing international supplier relationships and factory networks.

WORKING CONDITIONS & LOCATION:

• Based in Rigby, Idaho – hybrid work environment (3 days in-office required – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays).
• May travel multiple times annually to global manufacturing partners and suppliers, up to 2-3 weeks at a time.

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