Director of Sourcing
Gainor Staffing
New York, US · Posted September 22, 2026
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About the job
An established and growing children’s-apparel brand is seeking a hands-on sourcing leader to take ownership of a high-volume product category. The role offers visibility with senior leadership and meaningful influence across sourcing, production and product development. You will manage hundreds of SKUs, overseas factory relationships, negotiations and delivery execution. The position provides room to expand across categories as the business and team evolve.
Who You Are
You have 5–10+ years of sourcing experience
You bring deep children’s-apparel expertise
You understand off-price or big-box retail and its pricing expectations
You have managed hundreds of SKUs and overseas factory relationships
You are experienced with international travel and hands-on negotiations
You can lead teams while remaining closely involved in execution
Familiarity with leading off-price retailers or similar customers is preferred
What You’ll Do
Own sourcing and buying for a high-volume children’s-apparel portfolio
Manage hundreds of SKUs across product-development and production cycles
Communicate directly with overseas factories and travel internationally
Negotiate pricing while balancing quality, timelines and commercial needs
Lead production and product-development resources
Monitor delivery execution and resolve issues across teams
What Success Looks Like
High SKU volumes remain organized and on schedule
Factory communication, negotiations and delivery follow-through are consistently strong
Sourcing, production and product development operate with clear accountability
Product is executed effectively within a fast-moving off-price environment
Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 base + 15-25% bonus (annually based on experience)
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
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