Vendor & Sourcing Manager – Apparel & Fashion

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Sourcing Manager overseeing factory partnerships and vendor performance across Asia for apparel client. Leading operations, ensuring consistency and accountability in sourcing.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • 🇭🇰 Hong KongSeniorLeadWebsite

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Hard Skills

apparel sourcingproduction managementfactory operationssupply chain managementvendor performance managementcostingnegotiationproduction planningmaterial qualityfactory evaluations

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship managementproblem-solvingleadershipnegotiation skillsorganizational skillscollaborationreportingrisk managementperformance improvement

Tools & Technologies

PLMproduct lifecycle managementsourcing systemsproduction systemsvendor scorecardsfactory capability matricesaudit recordssupplier performance documentationcut-make-trim productionfull-package production

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion MerchandisingBachelor’s degree in Textile ScienceBachelor’s degree in International BusinessBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementWRAP certificationBSCI certificationSA8000 certification

Industry Keywords

apparel manufacturingfabric constructiongarment production processessocial compliancesustainability auditsfactory certification programsAsia manufacturing marketsVietnamBangladeshsourcing offices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own factory-level relationships across Asia, serving as the primary point of contact for vendor communication, negotiations, issue resolution, and performance alignment
Build trusted partnerships with factory ownership and leadership teams to support quality, cost, delivery, compliance, and long-term sourcing goals
Conduct regular factory visits across China and other key Asian manufacturing regions to assess operations, resolve risks, and reinforce expectations
Lead vendor onboarding, factory evaluations, supplier development plans, corrective action follow-up, and performance improvement initiatives
Identify, evaluate, and qualify new factory partners that meet capacity, quality, compliance, costing, and operational requirements
Maintain vendor scorecards, factory capability matrices, certifications, audit records, and supplier performance documentation
Support negotiations for materials, trims, cut-make-trim production, full-package production, and related cost structures
Monitor production milestones from development through final shipment, flagging risks early and driving practical solutions with factory and internal teams
Partner with Product Development, Technical Design, Quality Assurance, Operations, Logistics, and Global Sourcing teams to support production readiness and on-time delivery
Provide clear reporting on production status, vendor performance, factory risks, sourcing opportunities, and regional market conditions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluent English and Mandarin Chinese communication skills
Must be based in China or Hong Kong, with extensive travel availability throughout China and other key manufacturing regions across Asia
10+ years of experience in apparel sourcing, production management, factory operations, or supply chain management, with significant Asia-based experience
Deep knowledge of apparel manufacturing, fabric construction, garment production processes, material quality, and factory operations
Strong experience managing factory relationships, vendor performance, costing, negotiation, production planning, and supplier accountability
Experience working directly with factory ownership or senior leadership teams and day-to-day vendor management at the operational level
Established factory network across China and broader Asia manufacturing markets
Experience using PLM, product lifecycle management, product development, or related sourcing and production systems
Experience working with apparel brands, sourcing offices, buying offices, large manufacturers, or global supply chain organizations
Strong market knowledge across Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, South Korea, and other Asia manufacturing hubs
Nice-to-Have: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Textile Science, International Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Experience with social compliance, sustainability audits, or factory certification programs such as WRAP, BSCI, SA8000, or similar standards
Proficiency in Vietnamese, Khmer, Korean, or another regional Asian language

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to a **$200K+ perk marketplace** with discounts on 150+ global services.
Option to **withdraw up to 50% of approved earnings** before payday.