Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
Overall Responsibilities We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Material Sourcing Specialist to efficiently source the raw materials and components essential for our production processes.
• Source and negotiate for fabrics, trims, embellishments, hardware, and other raw materials specific to apparel/accessory manufacturing. • Identify and develop reliable suppliers and vendors locally and internationally. • Evaluate supplier quality, delivery timelines, and compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability standards. • Work closely with design, product development and quality to forecast material requirements. • Conduct market research to stay updated on material trends, innovations, and costs. • Secure best prices and lead times for materials while ensuring quality standards. • Manage approval processes i.e. lab dip approval. • coordinate with logistics to ensure timely material availability. • Maintain records of supplier contacts, pricing, delivery schedules, and contractual agreements. • Address and resolve material quality or supply issues promptly. • Ensure compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability standards. • Perform other tasks assigned by the line manager.
Additional Requirements• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.• 3-5 years of experience in sourcing materials within the apparel or accessory industry.• Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, accessories, and their respective vendors.• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.• Ability to analyze supplier performance and market trends effectively.• Experience with international sourcing.• Familiarity with sustainable and ethical sourcing practices.• Knowledge of sustainable and ethical sourcing standards.• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, meticulous attention to detail.• Independent, self-motivated individuals with strong teamwork skills.• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, and Excel.
Competency Requirements (if applicable)Centric Values:• Innovative• Resourceful• Collaborative• Respectful
Behavioral Competencies:• Initiative.• Ownership.• Communication.• Collaboration• Conflict Management and Problem Solving
Language Proficiency:Fluent in: English
Specific Working ConditionsFrequency of Trave: As required.
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Centric Brands LLC is a global leading lifestyle brand collective that has unparalleled expertise in product design, development and sourcing, retail and digital commerce, marketing, and brand building. Centric designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products in the kids, men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, beauty, and entertainment categories. The Company’s portfolio includes licenses for more than 100 iconic brands, including Airwalk®, Calvin Klein®, Tommy Hilfiger®, Nautica®, and Under Armour® in the kid’s category; Buffalo®, Faherty®, Hervé Léger®, IZOD® and Joe’s Jeans® in the men’s and women’s apparel category; All Saints®, Coach®, Frye®, Hunter®, Kate Spade®, Michael Kors®, and Vince® in the accessories category; and in the Sports & Entertainment category, Disney®, Marvel®, Messi®, Nickelodeon®, and Warner Brothers® among many others. The Company also owns and operates Avirex®, Fiorelli®, Hudson®, Robert Graham®, and Taste Beauty® and operates joint venture brands, Favorite Daughter, Jennifer Fisher, and Preston Lane. The Company’s products are sold through leading mass-market retailers, specialty and department stores, and online. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with U.S. offices in Los Angeles and Greensboro, and international offices in Asia, Europe, Montreal, and Toronto. Centric Brands social impact efforts are centered around our commitment to serve and uplift the communities where we live and do business. Through our collective volunteerism and contributions, we are dedicated to making a caring and lasting impact on the world around us.
For more information about Centric Brands, please visit www.centricbrands.com.
