Global Sourcing Manager; textile​/fabric Operations

Global Sourcing Manager (textile/fabric)

Own the global textile sourcing strategy and vendor management across all Parachute product lines

Location:

Culver City, California, United States

Compensation: $95, USD / year

We are looking for a detail‑oriented and strategic Sourcing Manager to join our team. This role will be responsible for managing Parachute’s global sourcing across multiple categories, ensuring high‑quality, cost‑effective supply chain operations. The Sourcing Manager will collaborate cross‑functionally with vendors, designers, merchants, and planners to bring beautiful, functional, and quality made products to market while strengthening vendor partnerships and operational excellence.

Reports to:

Director, Sourcing

Location:

Culver City, CA — in office M-TH

• Vendor Management
  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and manufacturing partners that align with Parachute’s quality, design, and sustainability standards.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with global vendors to optimize capacity, lead times, and production flexibility.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to balance cost efficiency with product integrity.
• Seasonal Development
  • Partner with Design / Product Development teams to determine vendor allocation to ensure vendors can meet product specifications, compliance standards, and quality benchmarks.
  • Drive on‑time sample development and production readiness in alignment with seasonal calendars.
  • Continually track sample status against milestone calendar.
  • Own regulatory testing tracking and reporting for your specific developments.
• Costing
  • Manage product costing, margin analysis, and sourcing strategies to meet business targets.
  • Provide visibility into sourcing trends, material costs, and risk factors that may impact profitability.
• Packaging Requirements
  • Manage packaging requirements with domestic and overseas vendors; including hangtags, cards, ribbon, plastic wrapping/bags, boxes.
  • Own label requirements tied to specific certifications.
  • Review and approve TOPs.
• Sustainability Certification Management
• Vendor Compliance and Performance
  • Track assigned vendor certifications (social compliance, quality, etc.), requesting updated certifications 3+ months prior to renewal dates.
  • Ensure vendors have up to date Vendor Operations Guides.
  • Consolidate feedback from cross‑functional partners (Design, Production, Logistics, and Design) to quantify supplier scores; establishing quarterly presentation of all performance metrics.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, vendor management, or supply chain within home, apparel, or consumer goods industries.
• Strong knowledge of global sourcing, textiles, manufacturing processes, and cost negotiation.
• Proficiency with KPIs and Performance Analytics:
  Measuring on‑time delivery, quality scores, response time, cost competitiveness;
  Excel / Google:
  Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOK UP, Data Validation.
• Proven track record of managing international vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Passion for sustainability, product quality, and innovation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• You Own the Outcome and show up with rigor, accountability and a bias for action.
• You Spring Forward and embrace everything with energy, adaptability, positivity and maturity.
• You Build the Best and are committed to growth, dreaming big, and sharing and receiving feedback in the spirit of always improving.

• Free bedding for a great night’s sleep, an awesome discount and $300 worth of free product a year!
• Health, dental and vision benefits with 100% employee coverage offering.
• Flexible vacation packages.
• 401k.
• Competitive salary and stock options.

Parachute takes a market‑based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. The estimated pay range for this role is $95,000 - $110,000.

Parachute is a modern lifestyle brand focused on creating premium, responsibly‑made home essentials. At Parachute we exist to fill homes with soft landings. Home is an extension of the self. It offers a sense of belonging and welcomes all with ease and warmth. It’s where we recharge, wash off the day and rest up for tomorrow. Home is the most comforting word there is.

That’s why they say there’s no place like it. The unmistakable feeling of home is what inspired us to create Parachute. To responsibly make essential, lasting items that transform a house into a home.