Director Sourcing - Leather Bags & Accessories

Director Sourcing - Accessories & Bags

We are seeking a Director of Sourcing, Acc & Bags to lead vendor relationships and sourcing strategy across our NE/EUR/ISC supply base. This is a critical leadership role that will shape the foundation of our overseas bags and accessories supply chain and report into the future VP of Global Sourcing, Bags and Accessories

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing strategy and vendor relationships (both first-party vendors and third-party vendors) for NA/EUR/ISC based Bags and Accessories categories, including: Handbags, Belts, Luggage, Eyewear, Socks, Soft Accessories and Tech Acc.
• Lead vendor onboarding, quality reviews, and commercial negotiations to improve PCOGS and margins
• Drive operational rigor across the regional supply base: improve lead times, on-time delivery, and production SLAs
• Identify and onboard new vendor partners with scalable capacity, consistent quality, and competitive cost structure
• Visit vendor partners regularly to build long-term relationships, troubleshoot issues, and conduct quality reviews
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, and Operations to ensure product launches and replenishment run smoothly
• Ensure ethical sourcing and compliance standards are upheld across all partners

Qualifications

Required:

• 15+ years of Strategic Sourcing or Procurement, or Supplier Management experience operating with major US-based retailers.
• Deep set of partner factory connections within category across the NA/EUR/ISC region
• Product obsessed with experience in leveraging factories/vendor expertise to design, cost engineer, and bring products to market. With a thorough Knowledge of Key Material localised in the region
• GM mindset with a supply chain background and manufacturing (lean/ JIT) experience
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and analytical with focus on execution, problem- solving, improving processes and brand enhancement.
• Continuous learner and highly curious; always open to considering new perspectives; proactive when changing course and facing added challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.

Work Location: İş yeri