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Job Title: Sportswear Materials and Sourcing Specialist
Location: Guangzhou
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sportswear Materials and Sourcing Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing high-quality fabrics, components, and accessories suitable for performance sportswear, athleisure, and casual wear lines. This role demands a deep understanding of sportswear materials, innovative techniques, and the global supply chain. The successful candidate will have a proven track record with reputable sportswear brands and possess excellent planning, organization, and communication skills to manage sourcing strategies effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
? Materials Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and source high-performance fabrics, components, and accessories that meet our product design specifications, quality standards, and sustainability goals.
? Supplier Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers, conducting regular evaluations to ensure they meet our ethical standards and delivery timelines.
? Market Research: Stay abreast of the latest trends and innovations in sportswear materials and manufacturing techniques to ensure our products remain competitive and innovative.
? Cost Negotiation: Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules with suppliers to meet budgetary constraints while maintaining product quality.
? Quality Assurance: Work closely with the quality control team to implement stringent quality assurance processes, ensuring all materials and components meet our high standards.
? Planning and Organization: Develop and maintain comprehensive sourcing plans and timelines, ensuring all materials are sourced and delivered according to product development schedules.
? Communication: Facilitate clear and frequent communication with internal teams and external partners via Zoom, email, and other communication platforms, ensuring alignment and timely updates on sourcing activities.
? Sustainability Initiatives: Actively seek out and prioritize eco-friendly and sustainable sourcing options to align with our brand's commitment to environmental responsibility.
Qualifications:
? Bachelor's degree in Textile Engineering, Fashion Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
? Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials sourcing or procurement within the sportswear industry, with a proven track record of success.
? Fluent in English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
? Strong negotiation and relationship management skills with suppliers and manufacturers.
? Excellent planning and organizational abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
? Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and familiar with sourcing and procurement software.
? Ability to work independently in a remote setting, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
? Availability for frequent communication and meetings via Zoom and email, accommodating different time zones as needed.
What We Offer:
? Competitive salary and benefits package.
? Remote work opportunity with flexible hours.
? A dynamic and supportive team environment with a strong focus on personal and professional growth.
? The chance to contribute to innovative and sustainable sportswear products.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and any relevant case studies or examples of previous sourcing projects to HR@ORANGE-BRANDING.COM. Highlight your experience with sportswear brands, specifically your role in sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and managing the supply chain.
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Orange Branding was founded in 1999 in Amsterdam and we have had a permanent presence in China since 2005.

Our experts are experienced professionals in brand building and marketing strategy, design management (retail, packaging, product, digital, communication), investment & business strategy.

Orange Branding（中荷橙），源自荷兰的品牌战略与设计机构。
1999年成立于荷兰阿姆斯特丹，自2005年起长驻中国。
资深专家团队从业经验丰富，覆盖的专业领域包括：
－品牌战略
－营销策略
－设计管理（零售设计、包装设计、产品设计、数字化设计及传播设计）
－品牌并购投资与商业战略