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Sourcing Specialist

The Sourcing Specialist plays a critical role in driving the end-to-end execution of sourcing and procurement. This position is responsible for cultivating a best-in-class vendor network, leading strategic negotiations, and ensuring seamless coordination from product development through final delivery.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Orchestrate end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring seamless execution from vendor engagement through to final delivery.
• Curate and develop a network of best-in-class suppliers, with a strong focus on quality, craftsmanship, and alignment with brand standards.
• Lead strategic negotiations with vendors to secure optimal conditions across pricing, quality, and delivery, safeguarding both margin and excellence.
• Oversee the planning and execution of purchase orders and inbound flows, ensuring precision, timeliness, and continuity of supply.
• Partner cross-functionally with Creative, Product Development, Merchandising, and Commercial teams to support seasonal launches and business priorities.
• Drive inbound logistics coordination, including freight optimization and container planning, ensuring efficiency without compromising service levels.
• Leverage a strong network of factory partners across Asia to identify and source manufacturers aligned with product category and quality standards.
• Maintain rigorous oversight of all shipping documentation, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and impeccable record retention.
• Monitor global supply chain dynamics and logistics trends, proactively anticipating risks and safeguarding operational continuity.
• Align procurement strategies with inventory planning, ensuring optimal stock levels and supporting production and commercial needs.
• Identify and resolve supply chain challenges with agility, implementing sustainable solutions to enhance operational resilience.
• Support product lifecycle execution, including development timelines and the curation of a structured and accurate product library.
• Provide clear and elevated reporting on supply chain performance, ensuring visibility on shipments, inventory flow, and key operational metrics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements

• 35+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or production within luxury or premium apparel.
• Proven expertise in end-to-end sourcing and procurement, from vendor onboarding through final delivery.
• Strong network and experience working with factories across Asia, with the ability to source best-in-class partners aligned to quality and craftsmanship standards.
• Demonstrated strength in vendor negotiations, with a track record of optimizing cost, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Experience managing purchase orders, inbound logistics, and freight coordination (including container planning and shipment tracking).
• Proficiency in ERP/PLM systems and Excel, with strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Creative, Product Development, Merchandising, and Commercial teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin required.

$25 - $30 an hour Full package health benefits 401(k) + Employer match Paid vacation

Who We Are:

Founded in 2014, AMIRI is a global luxury house based in Los Angeles. The brand's intrinsic California spirit is deeply rooted in authenticity and creativity, with collections influenced by Hollywood and infused with West Coast skate and music culture.

The brand's trajectory has followed a clear global strategy, with biannual shows at Paris Fashion Week, a robust international wholesale business, and a growing retail Flagship footprint. The brand's first stand-alone boutique opened on Rodeo Drive in 2020, and AMIRI has since expanded to twenty storefronts in key cities including New York, Miami, Las Vegas, Dallas, Chicago, Tokyo, and Dubai.

AMIRI's culture and contemporary vision prioritizes quality, creativity, and innovation in every facet of the business. Founder and Creative Director Mike Amiri continues to safeguard and shape the artistic vision of the brand and design studio.

As the brand's presence expands globally and is one of the fastest-growing businesses in the U.S. luxury fashion market, AMIRI is looking for visionary individuals with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset to join our team!