Sourcing Senior Manager bei BRUNT Workwear
BRUNT Workwear · North Reading, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in North Reading
We’re leading the way in redefining the workwear category. Our mission is to engineer better boots and apparel for our country’s tradesmen and women by working directly with real workers to learn what they actually need to execute their jobs.
The BRUNT team is not only devoted to improving on the old workwear standards, but we’re also creating a community that tradesmen and women can call their own. From our weekly hangouts at the BRUNT Garage, to hosting events across the country, we’re all about getting boots on the ground and building something real with the BRUNT crew.
What You’ll Do:
We're looking for a Sourcing Senior Manager who’s ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact. This role will lead and elevate BRUNT’s sourcing strategy for the apparel and accessory categories, balancing cost, quality, reliability, and scalability. They will drive partnerships with global manufacturers, streamline procurement operations, and partner cross-functionally to ensure products reach the market efficiently.
How You’ll Do It:
Sourcing & Optimization
- Source, evaluate, and manage global apparel factories and raw material suppliers.
- Travel internationally to build and manage supplier relationships and implement sourcing strategies.
- Represent BRUNT’s values and voice with external partners and vendors.
- Lead supplier negotiations on cost, terms, capacity, lead times, and manufacturing standards.
- Ensure calendar alignment and on-time delivery.
Product & Partnerships
- Partner closely with the Product, Tech Design, and Supply Chain partners to align raw material sourcing with seasonal line plans.
- Build strong working relationships with domestic and international factories to ensure calendar alignment and on-time delivery.
- Collaborate on demand forecasting to optimize inventory levels, turns, and in-stock performance.
Compliance & Sustainability
- Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, SLAs (service level agreement), and regular reviews.
- Develop and execute contingency plans for supply disruptions.
- Collaborate with the Quality and Compliance teams to ensure all sourced materials meet BRUNT’s standards for durability, safety, and sustainability.
- Support ongoing material compliance testing, certifications, and sustainability reporting.
Process & Management.
- Maintain weekly WIP tracking to monitor production progress.
- Identify process improvement opportunities.
- Contribute to broader supply chain and sourcing strategy development.
What You Need to Succeed:
- 7+ years of procurement/sourcing experience in apparel or consumer goods.
- 2+ years in a leadership or managerial position.
- Strong knowledge of global apparel raw material markets.
- Proven experience working closely with offshore factories and mills, ideally in a start-up or growth-stage brand.
- Highly skilled in Excel and data-driven analysis.
- Excellent negotiator and relationship builder.
- Comfortable in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
WHY BRUNT?
At BRUNT, people come first. That’s why we support the whole employee.
This is how we do it:
Financial Wellness
- Competitive compensation
- Equity
- 401k and retirement plan assistance
Health & Wellbeing
- Dental and Vision 100% covered by BRUNT
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Paid parental leave
Professional Development
- Clear and transparent performance management process
- Understanding how you can level up at BRUNT
Culture and Community
- All-Hands meetings twice a year for the entire team to connect
- Flexible and collaborative work environment
- Thursdays social events with co-workers and community members
No matter what experience you have within our industry we encourage you to apply. At BRUNT, we believe that a strong crew is assembled with people from different backgrounds.
We look for individuals who thrive on challenges, will be passionate about our brand, and believe that teamwork is necessary for success. Show us how your experiences have shaped you and how you can contribute to BRUNT. We can’t wait to hear from you!
