All Jobs

location

New York, NY

salary

$150,000

-

$200,000

employment type

Direct Hire

category

Fashion Design

division

Fourth Floor

This opportunity is with a client of Career Group, a premier, Women-Owned recruiting agency recognized nationwide for excellence in corporate and administrative staffing. We connect talented professionals with top companies and act as trusted career advisors every step of the way.

This role is with a client of Syndicatebleu, a Women-Owned creative staffing agency under the Career Group Companies umbrella. We specialize in connecting marketing, creative, and tech professionals with forward-thinking companies nationwide.

This role is with a client of Fourth Floor, a Women-Owned fashion recruiting firm and part of the Career Group Companies family. We place top talent in roles across apparel, beauty, and lifestyle brands nationwide—helping professionals find their perfect fit in fashion.

This opportunity is with a client of Career Group Search, a Women-Owned executive search firm and part of the Career Group Companies network. We specialize in high-level placements from VP to C-level, partnering with innovative companies and industry leaders.

This opportunity is through Career Group Events, a Women-Owned staffing firm trusted by leading brands to support their high-profile events. From festivals and trade shows to brand activations, we connect dynamic talent with unforgettable experiences.

This is an internal opportunity within Career Group Companies, a premier, Women-Owned recruitment and advisory firm recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Recruiting Firms. With over 40 years of experience, we are known for our high-touch, personalized approach and our commitment to excellence.

Sourcing Director - Kids

Our client, a children's apparel company, is looking for a Vice President of Sourcing to join their team in NYC!

Responsibilities:‍

  • Lead the end-to-end sourcing strategy for all apparel categories (infant, toddler, boys, girls), ensuring alignment with brand, quality, and margin goals.
  • Identify, negotiate, and manage a global vendor matrix across multiple geographies, balancing speed, cost, and compliance.
  • Partner closely with design, merchandising, planning, and buying teams to align product development calendars and deliver on assortment strategies, including off-price programs.
  • Build and execute sourcing strategies tailored to both full-price and off-price channels, ensuring flexibility and speed-to-market.
  • Oversee cost engineering, fabric/trim development, MOQ management, and capacity planning.
  • Ensure all vendors adhere to social compliance, testing, and quality standards, with a focus on children’s product safety.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and direction to the sourcing and production teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
  • Stay ahead of market trends, country-of-origin shifts, and geopolitical risks impacting global sourcing.

    ‍

Qualifications:‍

  • 10+ years of experience in global sourcing or production for apparel preferred kid’s apparel.
  • Proven success sourcing for off-price and value channels (e.g., TJX, Ross, Burlington) in addition to full-price retailers.
  • Strong knowledge of the buying cycle and merchandising process to effectively partner cross-functionally and deliver commercial results.
  • Deep understanding of children’s product safety requirements, testing protocols, and CPSIA compliance.
  • Established vendor relationships across key sourcing regions (Asia, Central America, etc.) with ability to negotiate competitive pricing and lead times.
  • Strategic thinker with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
  • Proficiency in PLM systems, cost breakdowns, and calendar management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Production, Merchandising, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
    ‍

Please submit your resume for consideration!

We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. California applicants, please view our Privacy Notice here.

We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. California applicants, please view our Privacy Notice here.

We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. California applicants, please view our Privacy Notice here.

We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. California applicants, please view our Privacy Notice here.

California applicants, please view our Privacy Notice here.

You can use WorkGrades to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.

Apply