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• Assist/Manage the merchandise sourcing & production of select product categories in partnership with the Sourcing Manager.
• Partner on vendor strategy, product costing/placement, manage vendor communication and production management related to designated product categories
• Responsible for ensuring products meet established standards for safety and quality including monitoring quarterly Product Review Requests (PRRs) with product integrity partners
• Manage Development Tracking Reports (DTRS), sample tracking and approval processes throughout each development season
• Manage the workflow for data entry task Supplier Set Ups, price changes, financial roadmaps, and invoicing, and all Product Lifecycle Management data entry
• Contact vendors to follow-up and verify the accuracy of provided data, resolve routine issues and ensure vendor alignment with company processes and procedures
• Follow up with vendor communication regarding any outstanding samples (Approval, PP/TOP, etc.)
• Liaise with vendors and ticket/label suppliers to ensure company guidelines are followed to avoid late deliveries and charge backs due to non-compliance
• Ensure all items are completed within PLM system to ensure on-time PO issuance
• Schedule and participate Production Handoff to the Responsible Sourcing and Production team at the end of each costing season
• Prepare standard any ad-hoc reports as requested (Time and Action Calendars, production timelines, status updates, etc.)
• Build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
• Attend weekly cross-functional meetings and quarterly product line review meetings to understand key sourcing issues and action items
• Communicate production status to global and regional partners during weekly cross-functional meetings as required
  

• 1+ years related experience, preferably in specialty retail or consumer products
• Associate degree or Technical Degree in Merchandising/Product Development/Design, Business or Supply Chain ideal
• Previous use in a Product lifecycle Management system a must.
• Exposure to Sourcing & Production of multiple product categories
• Proven track record of effectively communicating with manufacturers
• Ability to manage multiple SKU’s an timelines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple design and development partners, a team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and desire to be flexible, adapt to change and grow with organization
  

Job Title: Manager, Sustainability and Global Sourcing Compliance

Location: New York, NY

Department: Sustainability & Sourcing Compliance

Reports To: Vice President, Global Sourcing Compliance & Associate Counsel

About G-III Apparel Group:

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manager, Sustainability and Global Sourcing Compliance to join our Sustainability & Sourcing Compliance team. This role will play a critical part in executing sustainability strategy and managing global social and sourcing compliance programs, regulatory implementation, systems oversight, and stakeholder training.

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver, strong communicator, and confident presenter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute global social compliance programs across vendor and factory networks, including onboarding and compliance setup
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer and licensee CSR communications and compliance program execution
• Address audit findings, corrective action plans, and compliance gaps in partnership with sourcing teams and factories
• Track compliance metrics and ensure timely remediation, follow-up, and documentation
• Monitor and implement global regulations (e.g., UFLPA, SB 253, SB 261, CSRD, CSDDD, EPR, CPSC e-filing) and translate them into actionable procedures
• Develop and deliver training programs, materials, and communications for internal teams, vendors, and cross-functional partners
• Partner with the VP to execute ESG strategy, including sustainability initiatives, reporting, and performance tracking (e.g., GHG emissions)
• Manage compliance systems, reporting platforms, and third-party tools, ensuring data integrity, access, and accurate submissions

Who You Are:

• A team player who collaborates easily and supports others
• A strategic thinker who sees the big picture and plans ahead
• A fast learner who adapts quickly and embraces new challenges
• A strong communicator who can clearly express ideas and listen actively
• A self-starter who takes initiative and drives work forward

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sustainability, Supply Chain, Business, or related field (preferred)
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in sustainability, ESG, social compliance, or responsible sourcing (apparel or consumer goods preferred)
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory frameworks (UFLPA, CSRD, CSDDD, etc.)
• Experience managing factory compliance programs and customer CSR requirements
• Experience with compliance systems, audit platforms, and regulatory reporting tools
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Proven ability to lead trainings and develop compliance guidance materials
• Excellent organizational, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and company holidays
• Employee discounts

The pay range for this position is: $80,000 – $130,000 per year.

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

NVIDIA is seeking a highly motivated Global Sourcing Manager to join our Ecosystem Enablement Team. In this role, you will develop and implement sourcing strategy and engagement plans with key supply partners to align with NVIDIA's pioneering technology and product roadmap. You will play a critical role in enabling new product development and scaling global capacity to support NVIDIA's growing ecosystem needs worldwide.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive sourcing and supply chain strategies in collaboration with Global Commodity Managers and cross-functional partners.
• Identify, evaluate, and engage key ecosystem partners across commodity categories such as thermal, mechanical, power supply, cabling, and data center infrastructure equipment.
• Drive supplier qualification efforts in partnership with engineering and program teams to ensure a resilient and strategically aligned Recommended Vendor List (RVL) across critical ecosystem commodities.
• Act as a strategic partner to engineering, business units, and supplier organizations, ensuring capacity, material readiness, and solution alignment to ungate and accelerate GPU deployments.
• Establish and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure alignment on performance, capacity, and investment that supports NVIDIA's global growth and technology roadmap.
• Drive supplier readiness and investment to ensure sufficient global capacity and a resilient supply chain that meets NVIDIA's ecosystem expansion and GPU ramp-up requirements.
• Lead supply chain risk mitigation and enablement initiatives, including qualification, business continuity planning, and continuous improvement programs to strengthen overall supply resilience.
• Apply expertise in should-cost modeling and market trend analysis to ensure RVL suppliers offer competitive and balanced pricing.

What we need to see:

• 12+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or related roles in the high-tech industry.
• Proven experience managing diverse commodities; experience in mechanical, liquid cooling, or power is a strong plus.
• Demonstrated ability to drive supplier qualification and cost modeling with cross-functional partners.
• Solid program management skills, with a track record of delivering results in complex, global environments.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience); Master's degree preferred.
• Outstanding communication and influence skills with internal and external collaborators.
• High integrity, strong initiative, and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong sense of ownership, integrity, and initiative in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
• Deep analytical skills with a focus on accuracy, thoroughness, and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills to manage multiple programs and deadlines.

With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the technological world's most desirable employers; we have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to unparalleled growth, best-in-class teams are rapidly growing. If you're creative and autonomous with a real passion for your work, we want to hear from you!

The base salary range is 168,000 USD - 270,250 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Title: US Region Sourcing Leader/ Purchasing Manager

Location: Parsippany, NJ (Hybrid)

Duration: Direct Hire

Salary Range: $80K to $100K/annum

Start: ASAP

What they really need:

This role is heavy on purchasing and sourcing, not broad supply chain. The main focus is buying mechanical and electrical parts for machines and building a strong US-based supplier network.

They currently rely a lot on Europe and Asia suppliers, and the business goal is to shift more spend to US suppliers to reduce cost, lead time, and dependency on overseas vendors.

Core Responsibilities

• Purchase mechanical & electrical machine parts
• Identify and onboard new US-based suppliers
• Source components that were previously supplied by Europe & Asia
• Lead supplier sourcing, qualification, and negotiations
• Own RFQs, pricing, contracts, and supplier performance
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
• Focus on cost reduction and supplier optimization
• Much more purchasing & negotiation, less end-to-end supply chain planning

What they’re looking for

• 5–10 years of experience in sourcing / purchasing
• Strong background in industrial, mechanical, or electrical components
• Experience developing new suppliers from scratch
• Comfortable negotiating pricing and commercial terms
• Bachelor’s degree required
• ERP experience (SAP is a plus)
• Able to work in a matrix/global environment
• Open to 30–40% travel

Interview Process

• 2 rounds with the Hiring Manager
• Final round with HR

Straightforward process, no technical tests.

Compensation & Benefits

• Bonus: Performance-based
• Per Diem: ~$650/month (approx.)
• Work Model: Hybrid

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Overview

Executes purchasing, sourcing, and supply operations, using AI-enabled tools and large data sets to drive data-informed purchasing, demand planning, and inventory decisions that support margin, inventory turn, and supply reliability within approved guardrails.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather quotes and product details as requested by Sales, Merchandising or marketplace team for resourcing and new product onboarding, utilizing the approved vendor network, sourcing platforms, and supplier marketplaces
• Align and communicate with cross-functional stakeholders including Amazon/marketplace teams on demand projections, timing, and launch strategy
• Complete new item and kit setup in the ERP system and ensure all required supplier and warehouse information is communicated to cross-functional teams to support multi-channel onboarding.
• Issue purchase orders, testing request forms, and deposits; confirm pricing, manage follow-up on shipping status, testing timelines, and payment schedules
• Maintain a detailed Open-to-Buy (OTB) log, tracking shipments, inventory commitments, and cash flow in accordance with approved financial guardrails
• Generate weekly purchasing and inventory analysis using AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics to identify trends by market channel
• Adjust delivery timing on open orders or issue replenishment orders based on performance trends and inventory needs by channel
• Manage freight coordination and port consolidation strategies, as appropriate, to control logistics costs while supporting in-stock performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of domestic and international orders through coordination with customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, testing labs, and merchandising partners
• Calculate and maintain accurate landed costs, including tariffs and duties; manage documentation through required systems (e.g., ACE portal)
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and advanced analytics to analyze competitive pricing data scrapes and recommend pricing actions to Merchandising to offset landed cost impacts and support healthy margins by market channel
• Use data and analytics to identify overstock or underperforming items and recommend lifecycle actions, including promotions, digital and print marketing support, or discontinuation by market channel
• Manage, prioritize, and develop a Purchasing Assistant responsible for purchase order execution, follow-up, and transactional reporting

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Finance, Operations, or a related field
• Demonstrated expertise leveraging AI-enabled tools, analytics platforms, and large data sets to inform purchasing, sourcing, demand planning, and inventory decisions
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant practical experience will be considered
• Strong understanding of demand planning, Open-to-Buy (OTB), and inventory forecasting
• Proven experience working with suppliers, including quote evaluation, cost structures, and MOQs
• Familiarity with imports, customs processes, tariffs, and landed cost calculation preferred
• Highly organized, analytical, and execution-focused, with strong attention to detail and follow-through

When you're the best, we're the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Summary:

In this role, you will be a senior strategic sourcing resource, providing best in class sourcing and contracting strategies focused on delivering and optimizing provider value. You will accomplish this by leading and facilitating all aspects of strategic sourcing processes including developing and executing a robust workplan and roadmap of opportunities, strategy building, contract development, negotiations, communications, documentation, and implementation. You will also develop a provider-specific contract strategy to reduce spending and develop savings and service solutions, improve terms and conditions, identify new value propositions, maximize delivered value/operational efficiencies, and ultimately achieve a higher level of member satisfaction by becoming a trusted adviser.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and assist team members to create project plans that engage others to meet savings goals and business objectives.
• Evaluate client spend data to prioritize implementation of contracts based on highest savings opportunities and present a workplan of priority to provider and Vizient teammates.
• Work in collaboration with provider and Vizient colleagues to enhance existing Vizient national agreements and create custom agreements on behalf of the provider.
• Identify new savings and contracting opportunities as well as gaps in contracting portfolio to ensure realization of engagement value.
• Conduct meetings and communicate opportunities, next steps, successes, and challenges to Vizient leadership and key provider stakeholders, leading the effort to collaborate and incorporate feedback to improve process, outcomes, and deliverables.
• Lead the bid process and generate Request for Proposals (RFP's).

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 5 or more years of experience working with contracts and negotiations required.
• Experience in a health care environment preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in competitive bidding, and management of high profile agreements.
• Must be financially savvy with working with expense and revenue budgets.
• Excellent verbal, written presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $88,900.00 to $155,500.00. This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

About the Company

Avdoo is a New York City–based real estate development firm focused on acquiring, entitling, and developing residential and mixed-use projects across Manhattan and Brooklyn.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly driven, aggressive, and entrepreneurial Acquisitions Associate to focus exclusively on off-market deal origination. This is not a broker-facing role. This position is about building direct relationships with building owners and sourcing opportunities before they ever reach the market. We are looking for someone who has successfully closed real estate transactions in Manhattan and Brooklyn — not just sourced deals, but helped drive them across the finish line. If you are hungry, competitive, and relentless about finding and closing deals — this is the opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Source off-market acquisition opportunities directly from property owners throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn
• Develop and maintain direct relationships with building owners (not brokers)
• Identify and pursue development sites, conversion opportunities, multifamily assets, distressed situations, and office repositioning opportunities
• Confidently discuss and structure potential joint ventures, recapitalizations, and ground leases directly with building owners
• Drive opportunities from initial outreach through LOI, negotiation, and closing
• Conduct neighborhood-level research to uncover ownership patterns and acquisition angles
• Perform high-level zoning analysis (FAR, bulk, use, air rights, conversion potential)
• Collaborate with the underwriting team to evaluate feasibility and structure transactions
• Present new opportunities weekly to the executive team in acquisition meetings, clearly articulating the opportunity, zoning potential, ownership dynamics, and strategic angle
• Track outreach efforts, pipeline, and owner communications
• Be active in the field — walking neighborhoods, meeting owners, uncovering opportunities before competitors

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in NYC real estate acquisitions, investment sales, or development
• Demonstrated track record of closing transactions in Manhattan and Brooklyn
• Deep familiarity with prime Manhattan and Brooklyn neighborhoods, including submarkets and development dynamics
• Strong working knowledge of NYC zoning and development potential
• Comfortable analyzing development upside and structuring transactions
• Confident and professional communicating directly with building owners and principals
• Ability to clearly and confidently present opportunities to senior executives
• Persistent, resilient, and comfortable handling rejection
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Organized and disciplined in managing outreach and pipeline

Pay range and compensation package

• Base Salary: $75,000 – $100,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Upside: Meaningful commission structure tied directly to deals sourced and closed
• Significant earning potential for high performers

Equal Opportunity Statement

Avdoo is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Additional Details

• In-office role based in New York City (not remote)
• Highly entrepreneurial, performance-driven environment
• Direct exposure to senior leadership
• Clear path for growth and advancement

Part of the Interparfums group founded in 1982, Interparfums USA develops, manufactures and distributes prestige fragrances as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, DKNY, Donna Karan, Dunhill, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, MCM, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Ungaro. Through its global distribution network, the Company’s products are sold in over 120 countries.

The Senior Manager, Packaging Development & Sourcing will manage, develop and launch new product and packaging solutions into the market, in addition to cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities. This role may manage direct reports at the Jr Manager or Manager level.

To succeed in this role, you will have a technical background in packaging engineering, understand various fragrance packaging materials and configurations, and are able to execute multiple projects at once. Prior people management experience is required.

This position is based in office from Mondays-Thursdays, and remote on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage packaging solutions for up to two brands, providing comprehensive feasibility and influencing of each concept in terms of manufacturability, cost of goods, investments, and preliminary lead times
• Work with outside vendor and subcontracting partners to define specifications, design criteria, quality parameters, and expectations from component production through filing and assembly
• Responsible for recommendation of sourcing and supply chain strategy within a global portfolio of vendors
• Ensure all programs meet the needs of the Brand while maintaining design, quality, cost, functionality, manufacturability objectives, and on time delivery
• Evaluate risks and develop clear mitigation plans to the Operations team
• Drive innovation by presenting new packaging concepts, technologies, and market trends both within and outside o the industry to continuously support innovation
• Support on-going business to ensure stock coverage
• Coach and develop direct reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of packaging development or engineering experience within Fragrance/Cosmetics/CPG industries
• Prior people management experience.

Required Skills

• Relevant understanding of packaging manufacturing, contract manufacturing production processes
• Technical competency and materials knowledge including but not limited to: injection molding, glass forming and decoration, dispensing systems, folding carton/rigid box design
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation; comfortable and credible with both internal and external partners
• Self-starter who will thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Possess a strong sense of urgency and ability to multi-task and pivot

We Offer

• The salary range for this position is $160,000 – $190,000 annually, commensurable with skills, experience, and qualifications
• Bonus opportunity based on personal and business performance
• Robust healthcare, insurance, and benefit options
• Paid time off policies including vacation, personal, holiday, and sick days
• 401K plus company match
• Options to support development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning
• An entrepreneurial career with a dynamic environment where all voices are heard and appreciated
• Low hierarchy with high visibility to C-Suite on a regular basis
• A growing company with a proven track record of solid financial stability

Interparfums USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing fair and equitable employment opportunities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Bioworld Merchandising is seeking a strategic and experienced Director, Apparel Product Development & Sourcing to lead product development initiatives aligned with business goals and brand priorities. This leader will own the full product lifecycle across apparel and/or accessories, ensuring innovation, quality, speed to market, and cost efficiency. You will manage a team and partner closely with Sales, Merchandising, Design, and Production to deliver high‑quality licensed and private label products across global markets.

Essential Duties

• Develop and lead product development strategies aligned with seasonal launches and brand direction.
• Manage the end‑to‑end product lifecycle from concept through production and delivery.
• Own development calendars, key milestones, and on‑time delivery.
• Provide technical expertise across materials, construction, sourcing, and manufacturing.
• Drive innovation in fabrics, materials, and development processes, including sustainability and reduced‑impact materials.
• Partner with global manufacturing teams to ensure quality, cost efficiency, and timeline adherence.
• Support style‑level costing and margin targets; collaborate on costing accuracy, capacity planning, and delivery.
• Work cross‑functionally with Sales, Merchandising, Design, and Fit to align product strategies, SKU optimization, and margin integrity.
• Ensure consistency across categories while maintaining brand and licensing standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing product development team and foster a collaborative, innovative culture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of apparel product development experience, ideally including licensed and private label categories.
• Deep understanding of apparel industry standards, textile technology, materials, and product construction.
• Proven leadership experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment managing teams and complex development calendars.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate trends and translate insights into actionable product strategies.
• Experience partnering with global vendors and driving quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence across a global matrix organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and product development systems; PLM experience preferred.

Education & Experience Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Merchandising, Textile Science, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities:

• Will be responsible for sending inquiries and negotiating prices.
• Prepares chart/GRID for all existing inquiries showing the different prices among makers and the corresponding GP that will help decide on who to place the order.
• Weekly production review with coordinators in the team and discuss and resolve any potential issues that may affect delivery and quality.
• Review with sales potential orders ensuring the price is within the parameters provided.
• Prepares buy sheets and PO issuance
• Create a library of existing orders – bodies, makers, fty prices and sell prices
• Send weekly updated order summary for all makers making sure all orders and Pos are received by the suppliers
• Collaborating with design teams to translate product concepts into production-ready specifications, including fabric selection, construction details, and trim options.
• Acting as a liaison between design, merchandising, sales, and production teams to ensure smooth communication and alignment on product details and timelines.
• Responsible for various other tasks and responsibilities