Sourcing Manager – Apparel

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description:

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Summary 

The Sourcing Manager – Apparel is responsible for managing direct import apparel programs in alignment with company goals and strategic direction. This role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with agents, vendors, and internal teams, while ensuring optimal sourcing decisions based on factory capabilities, product quality, cost efficiency, and delivery timelines. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Sourcing Strategy & Vendor Management 

• Source direct import apparel programs under the guidance of management. 
• Recommend factories based on their ability to meet quality and production requirements. 
• Make sourcing recommendations that directly impact profitability through strategic vendor selection and price negotiation. 
• Foster strong, professional relationships with agents and vendors through clear and timely communication. 
• Negotiate with integrity, honoring commitments once styles are confirmed. 
• Provide documentation and support for onboarding new vendors and factories. 
• Participate in vendor visits at the home office to explore new sourcing opportunities. 
• Travel internationally with management to visit factories, assess capabilities, and strengthen vendor relationships. 
• Monitor global trends and issues that may impact sourcing and supply chain operations. 

Costing & Financial Analysis 

• Build and maintain detailed costing spreadsheets to support decision-making. 

• ·Negotiate effectively to secure the best combination of quality, cost, and delivery. 

• Identify opportunities to consolidate fabrications to improve pricing and meet minimum order requirements. 

• Maintain a strong understanding of duty rates, freight costs, and other import-related expenses. 

Calendar & Process Management 

• Develop and manage time and action calendars in collaboration with overseas agents and Product Development teams. 
• Coordinate timely and accurate submission of costing packages to agents and vendors. 
• Complete special projects as assigned. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Participate in development meetings with Product Development and Buying teams to align on program goals. 
• Build trust with Buyers by confirming programs with reliable vendors while meeting or exceeding margin targets. 
• Collaborate with Buyers and Product Managers to enhance garment styling, quality, and value. 
• Support price negotiations to ensure alignment with quality and value expectations.

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