Sr. Director of Global Sourcing

Sr. Director Of Global SourcingIt's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Peter Millar is seeking a strategic and hands-on Sr. Director of Global Sourcing to lead global vendor strategy, cost optimization, and sourcing execution across all product categories for the Peter Millar and G/Fore brands. This role sits at the heart of our supply chain and product creation ecosystem, partnering cross-functionally with the Design, Development, Planning, and Production teams to build a best-in-class sourcing platform that delivers quality, speed, and margin.You will identify and onboard world-class suppliers, negotiate product costs, manage duty/tariff impact, and continuously optimize vendor performance. This is a high-impact leadership role ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, premium-brand environment and understands how to engineer global sourcing strategies that balance creativity, compliance, and cost.This role is located in Durham, NC and would require you to be on-site.Essential Functions:Partner with Design, Development and Production teams to shape and execute global sourcing strategies across apparel, accessories and footwearIdentify and qualify new vendor partners; strengthen existing relationshipsPartner with mills and raw material suppliers to align fabric development with brand vision, cost targets, and production timelines; bring deep understanding of textile performance, compliance and innovationNegotiate costing and terms across vendors and countries, factoring in duties, tariffs, and geo-political riskPartner with Production and Design to place products with the right factories at the right costTravel domestically and internationally to evaluate, onboard, and maintain vendor alignmentLead cost engineering conversations early in the development processDevelop and track KPIs to evaluate vendor performance, quality, efficiency, and complianceIdentify cost levers and drive continuous margin improvement without compromising brand and quality standardsAlign sourcing strategies with speed-to-market goals and inventory turnsPartner with Compliance and Production teams to uphold labor, environmental, and trade standardsDefine and enforce brand-level production standards and quality expectationsDevelop and execute factory certification standardsBuild scalable processes that ensure consistency and compliance across all vendor partnersIdentify sourcing strategies that support global distribution while balancing need for localization and speed-to-marketCollaborate closely with Planning, Design, Development, Merchandising, and Production to bring collections to market efficientlyAttend key line reviews and sourcing meetings to stay aligned on business goals and creative directionAct as a key voice in long-term supply chain strategy and product lifecycle managementCompetencies:You're a builder. You don't wait for a playbook you create it. You're comfortable rolling up your sleeves and doing the work to make things better, faster and smarter.Strategic and entrepreneurial you understand the power of a flexible, margin-driven sourcing modelRelationship-focused you bring credibility with vendors and build trust through clarity and follow-throughOperationally sharp you know how to get product made, at the right cost, with no surprisesDetail-obsessed but comfortable in ambiguity you manage both daily execution and long-term strategyBring a strong network and working history with global mills and material suppliers; translate design vision into scalable, cost-effective sourcing through early collaboration and technical insightDesired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA a plus)10+ years in global sourcing, with experience in apparel required; accessories and/or footwear preferredDeep knowledge of product costing, vendor negotiation, duty/tariff navigation, and compliance frameworksStrong international supplier network and willingness to travel globally as neededExperience in a premium brand or vertically integrated business a plusIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us