Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Senior Manager, Sourcing Development, Apparel di VF Corporation - Maukerja

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

The Senior Manager, Sourcing Development is responsible for leading the sourcing strategy, supplier development and commercialization readiness for Altra Apparel.

This role serves as the primary Product Supply partner to Altra Apparel and is accountable for building and evolving a supplier ecosystem capable of supporting the brand's current business priorities and future growth ambitions. Working closely with Product Creation, Product Supply and manufacturing partners, the role ensures the right sourcing strategies, supplier capabilities and operating models are in place to deliver products that meet brand expectations for quality, cost, speed and scalability.

The role provides strategic leadership across the Altra Apparel supply base while driving alignment across internal and external partners to enable strong business performance and long-term growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Sourcing Strategy & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support Altra's business objectives and growth plans.
• Build and manage a supplier portfolio aligned to brand, product and commercial priorities.
• Drive supplier capability development and long-term strategic partnerships.
• Identify opportunities to improve competitiveness, agility and supply chain resilience.
• Support sourcing decisions that balance quality, cost, speed and scalability.

Product Development & Commercialization

• Partner across Product Creation and Product Supply functions to support successful product development and commercialization.
• Provide sourcing and manufacturing expertise throughout the product creation process.
• Ensure supplier capabilities continue to evolve alongside brand requirements and consumer needs.
• Drive continuous improvement across development and commercialization effectiveness.

Business Leadership

• Serve as the primary sourcing leadership partner for Altra Apparel.
• Align suppliers and internal stakeholders behind common business priorities.
• Identify risks and opportunities that impact business performance and growth.
• Influence decisions through strong business, product and manufacturing expertise.

People Leadership

• Lead and develop sourcing resources supporting Altra Apparel.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capability and support future talent development.

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU

• Strong understanding of apparel sourcing, product development, manufacturing and commercialization.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing global supplier partnerships.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance quality, cost, speed and scalability.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and external partners.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder-management capabilities.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and fast-growing business environment.
• Experience in sportswear, performance, outdoor or technical apparel is preferred.
• Knowledge of sportswear product creation, performance materials and technical apparel construction is considered a strong advantage.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Textiles, Apparel, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in sourcing, product development, manufacturing, commercialization or Product Supply.
• Previous people leadership experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.