Sourcing Specialist

The Sourcing Team builds and executes a sustainable global sourcing strategy that enables us to deliver exceptional product with the right quality, cost, speed, and supply continuity. As a Sourcing Specialist, you support the execution of sourcing activities that enable successful commercialization and production across assigned product categories. You contribute to costing, vendor coordination, production readiness, capacity planning, and operational excellence while partnering closely with Product Creation, Quality, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end product costing process for your category; Generate cost comparison analysis and identify opportunities for cost optimization; Support commercial negotiations through preparation of costing information and vendor communications; Coordinate key commercialization milestones to ensure products are ready for buy placement and production; Track readiness status and escalate risks that may impact timelines, quality, or delivery; Support day-to-day vendor communications and relationship management activities; Coordinate onboarding activities for new manufacturing partners; Maintain accurate vendor information, documentation, and sourcing records; Monitor development and production timelines; Track potential delays and support mitigation activities to maintain supply continuity; Maintain capacity and allocation data used for sourcing decisions; Support seasonal allocation planning through reporting and analysis; Support vendor scorecard reporting and KPI tracking; Assist with factory compliance documentation and follow-up activities; Support sustainability initiatives and vendor engagement activities; Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes, systems, and reporting; Support implementation of sourcing process improvements and best practices; Participate in cross-functional meetings and milestone reviews, providing updates on costing, vendor readiness, lead times, and commercialization status; Uphold Fair Labor Association's Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the supply chain; Work with the Amer Sports Global Sourcing Vendor Sustainability team on quarterly business reviews and training/capacity building (at least annually); Adhere to negotiated lead times and balanced annual capacities as outlined in the Responsible Sourcing Policy; Contribute to process improvement and SOP creation; Report on team metrics and costing opportunities; Support the execution of the category strategy

Requirements

3-5+ years' experience in product development (developing product/process) or sourcing, with a focus on technical, innovative apparel and equipment; Undergraduate Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience; Experience effectively communicating with, and travelling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers; Strong business acumen and experience working with global partners; Experience in product costing and negotiation skills; Comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction, production and fit; Complete understanding of the product lifecycle process from ideation to consumer; Strong knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing; Detailed and accuracy oriented with strong organizational skills; Demonstrates initiative, agility and commitment; Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions; Goal driven with a results-oriented attitude; Effectively balances autonomy and collaboration; Highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity; Inspires breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement; Passion for getting outside and living it; Thrives in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment; Proven mentorship ability; Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills; Seeks to execute the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do right

Benefits

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP); RRSP matching; Eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan; Access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable; Paid time off; Wellness time; No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore); Parental leave top-up; Nesting period for new parents; Professional development opportunities; Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events); Employee Belonging Councils; Employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear)