About This RoleWe are looking for a detail-oriented and strategicSourcing Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Sourcing, 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.
Location: Culver City, CA - in office M-TH
What You'll Do- 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 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
- 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
Who You Are- 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: PivotTables, 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.
Perks & Benefits at Parachute- Work that fits your life
- Hybrid schedule with Fridays work-from-home
- Beautiful HQ in the heart of Culver City, steps from the light rail
- Take care of you (and your people)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
- One Medical (full health) , Kindbody (fertility health), and Talkspace (mental health) memberships for modern, easy access to care
- Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for growing families
- Time to truly unplug
- Open & flexible PTO - take the time you need, when you need it
- Support beyond your paycheck
- 401(k) through Empower
- Monthly work-from-home stipend
- Monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Daily delights
- Free snacks to keep you fueled
- Weekly catered lunch to bring everyone together
- Employee Discount
- Free bedding for a great night's sleep, an incredible employee discount, and $300 in free product every year
Compensation The base salary range for this position will be $95,000-$110,000. Compensation may vary based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and location. This role may be eligible for additional compensation through bonus or stock options.
