Temporary Sourcing Lead

Since 1981, Outdoor Research has been building award-winning outdoor clothing and gear. We stand behind every product we make with the Outdoor Research Infinite Guarantee® warranty. Find out how we were born from our founder Ron Gregg's research-led approach to problem solving, and discover the origins of our first products in Our Story. Discover our roots in U.S. manufacturing, our legacy in Made in the USA tactical gloves, and our response to the COVID-19 pandemic with the development of face masks and medical-grade personal protective equipment in Protection.

Learn about our product processes using recycled materials, how we enforce the safety and wellbeing of our workplaces, and our commitment to all people and the planet in Responsibility. Meet some of our community members who work to create safe, accessible, and equitable outdoor spaces in our Community Partnerships and our Ambassadors. We'd be thrilled to have you join the team and find your Career at Outdoor Research.

• Curiosity:
  We are constantly striving to learn and improve ourselves. In our products, as a brand, as a team, and as individuals.
• Passion:
  We love what we do and take pride in sharing our work with others.
• Innovation:
  We are complex problem solvers.
• Collaboration:
  
  We are better together.
• Community:
  We embrace the collective impact we can have from our diverse perspectives; on each other, society, and our environment.

Position: Temporary Full-Time, Hybrid, 3 days in-office, 3 - 6 month employee leave coverage.

Rate: $38.46 per hour

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Sourcing and Quality, the Temporary Sourcing Lead will be working closely with the Product Team across all categories and will be responsible for supporting the finished goods vendor space. Our vendor partners are very important to us. This role will also execute sourcing and costing strategies to help deliver excellent product.

• Work cross functionally with Product Managers, Tech Design, Designers, Quality and Planning
• Develop and build relationship with vendors to drive business objectives
• Manage vendor allocations and capability matrices to ensure the right product is at the right factory
• Communication internally and externally as needed by the Director and the business
• Set vendor expectations, manage calendars and ensure seasonal calendar timelines are met
• Support with cost tracking, engineered costing, and cost data
• Negotiate directly with Vendors and manage risk to cost
• Attending fittings and support the Product Team to make cost-effective decisions
• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance seasonally
• Problem-solve with Vendors and the Product Team when issues arise
• Flexible schedule to take Vendor calls after or before normal work hours due to time zone restrictions
• Lead projects around process efficiency, costing tools, manufacturing improvements, sourcing strategy, etc.
• Collaborate with all departments on various projects, SMUs, and other support as needed.

• A passion for the outdoors
• A can-do, positive attitude with a collaborative mindset
• People call you a "team player," a "go-getter," and a "great listener"
• The ability to adapt and respond with a sense of urgency
• Interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust, resulting in effective work relationships
• 3-4 years of similar work experience
• Knowledge of product team roles in the outdoor/fashion industry
• Knowledge of the apparel/accessories commercialization and manufacturing processes
• Experience visiting off-shore factories
• In-depth knowledge of the apparel manufacturing process
• Comfortable with coaching, mentoring & providing feedback for growth
• Posses…