Vendor Sourcing Specialist

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1,001-5,000 employees

We design and manufacture a wide range of mountain sports outdoor apparel.

Company Overview

Arc’teryx is a global design company based in North Vancouver, B.C. that specializes in technical high-performance outerwear and equipment. We design and manufacture a wide range of mountain sports outdoor apparel and equipment for all conditions and experiences, including mountaineering, ice and rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding, and trail running.

Locations

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Experience Level

Entry

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Desired Skills

Communications

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Requirements

You have 3+ years' experience in product development (developing product/process) or sourcing with a focus on technical, innovative apparel and equipment
You have an Undergraduate Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
You have experience effectively communicating with, and travelling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers
You have experience in product costing and negotiation skills
You have a comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction, production and fit
You have a complete understanding of the product lifecycle process - from ideation to consumer
You have a strong knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing
You are detailed and accuracy oriented with strong organizational skills
You demonstrate initiative, agility and commitment
You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
You are goal driven with a results-oriented attitude
You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
You thrive in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment
You have a proven mentorship ability
You have excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
You seek to execute the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do right

Responsibilities

As a Vendor Sourcing Specialist, you are responsible for supporting the global sourcing strategy and the development process from seasonal kick-off through to production readiness. Your innovative and details-focused approach to research, evaluate, onboard, and support new vendors ensures Arc'teryx has a qualified and diversified supply matrix as we expand our manufacturing capability and drive continuous improvement in innovation, agility, quality, and cost
The Sourcing Specialists are passionate about building engagement with our supply chain partners and bringing our product to life. We work to understand key product drivers and to apply and inform these drivers to our product engine
This role is based out of our North Vancouver office. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada

Your opportunity at Arc’teryx:

As a Vendor Sourcing Specialist, you are responsible for supporting the global sourcing strategy and the development process from seasonal kick-off through to production readiness. Your innovative and details-focused approach to research, evaluate, onboard, and support new vendors ensures Arc’teryx has a qualified and diversified supply matrix as we expand our manufacturing capability and drive continuous improvement in innovation, agility, quality, and cost.

The Sourcing Specialists are passionate about building engagement with our supply chain partners and bringing our product to life. We work to understand key product drivers and to apply and inform these drivers to our product engine.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Meet your future team:

The Sourcing Team builds and executes a sustainable global sourcing strategy that enables us to deliver exceptional product at the right place, with the right quality and cost, and on-time. You will partner internally with Design, Product, Quality, Compliance, Supply Chain, Sustainability as well as externally with our vendor partners to identify and fulfill the sourcing needs of your category and deliver all product developed and commercialized by our vendors.

If you were the Vendor Sourcing Specialist now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

Researching and assessing new vendors to support sourcing and product strategies
Providing product cost evaluation and cost negotiations for new vendors in order to meet and/or exceed cost standards
Collecting and maintaining sourcing and vendor information databases and tools
Supporting the onboarding of new vendors to ensure their successful integration into the Arc’teryx vendor base
Supporting Sourcing, Product Development, and Quality in the training of new factory resources and ensure that Arc’teryx brand standards are met
Contributing to the development process by ensuring successful integration of new vendors into the Go To Market calendar
Collecting and maintaining data related to vendor performance in order to drive informed decision-making and process improvements.
Generating regular reports and presentations to share sourcing insights with cross functional teams and senior management.
Staying informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovations in the apparel sector

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

Conducting thorough research and market analysis to identify potential apparel vendors that align with the company’s quality and cost standards
Identifying gaps and opportunities within our existing vendor base to drive the expansion of our manufacturing capabilities

Are you our next Vendor Sourcing Specialist?

You have 3+ years’ experience in product development (developing product/process) or sourcing with a focus on technical, innovative apparel and equipment
You have an Undergraduate Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
You have experience effectively communicating with, and travelling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers
You have experience in product costing and negotiation skills
You have a comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction, production and fit
You have a complete understanding of the product lifecycle process - from ideation to consumer
You have a strong knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing
You are detailed and accuracy oriented with strong organizational skills
You demonstrate initiative, agility and commitment
You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
You are goal driven with a results-oriented attitude
You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
You thrive in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment
You have a proven mentorship ability
You have excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
You seek to execute the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do right

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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