Material Sourcing Specialist

Our client, a leading global sportswear company
, is seeking a Materials Sourcing Specialist
.

Location: Beaverton, OR 97005 (Hybrid – Monday–Thursday onsite, Friday remote)

Duration: 6 months (06/29/2026 – 01/15/2027)

Pay Range: $37-42/hr. on W2

Job Description:

• Support the Apparel Product Supply Chain organization by developing and executing long-range material sourcing strategies for wovens.
• Help cultivate a competitive sourcing landscape and ensure the organization is partnered with the right strategic suppliers to achieve business goals.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to synthesize information, develop strategic recommendations, and support seasonal sourcing decisions.
• Partner with Supplier Managers in PHK and Asia, as well as Development, Planning, and Costing teams.
• This role is ideal for a strategic and proactive professional with 5+ years of experience in product or materials sourcing, costing, manufacturing, or product development, preferably within apparel or accessories.

Job Functions:

• Develop and execute long-range material sourcing strategies for wovens.
• Evaluate and support the development of a competitive and strategically aligned supplier base.
• Synthesize input from internal and external stakeholders to support sourcing recommendations.
• Partner with Supplier Managers at PHK and in Asia to execute sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with Development, Planning, Costing, and Apparel Sourcing teams.
• Support the tracking and execution of seasonal sourcing decisions.
• Manage multiple projects, timelines, priorities, and deliverables using strong project management skills.
• Analyze sourcing information and business data to identify opportunities and support strategic decision-making.
• Provide strategic recommendations to leaders based on supplier, sourcing, and market information.
• Maintain strong relationships with global stakeholders and partners across different cultures.
• Support sourcing initiatives related to material lead time, cost, quality, sustainability, and supply base risk.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, analytical, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work effectively across different cultures, particularly with Asia-based partners.
• Self-starter with a bias toward action.
• Familiarity with Tableau and/or Power BI
  .
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Point preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional environment.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Product Sourcing, Materials Sourcing, Costing, Manufacturing, or Product Development
  , ideally within apparel or accessories.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field required.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and working with global supplier partners.
• Apparel, accessories, woven materials, or related consumer products experience strongly preferred.

[Hiring Entity Name] is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

[Hiring Entity Name] is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates
:
Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.