Be your best self – join the team at Coldwater Creek!
We believe that every woman – at every stage – should look and feel her very best. Like her, our brand is rich with spirit and promise. We’re committed to bringing her unexpected and extraordinary styles that fit her life, so she can always be her best self.
We feel the same way about our team. At Coldwater Creek, we have many exciting and rewarding career opportunities at all levels. We’re an omnichannel retailer serving customers online and through our catalogs. Together with our talented team, we continue building on our rich history of unique style and outstanding customer service
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Benefits and perk
- s:Medical, dental, and vision insurance on the first of the month following start da
- teCompetitive salari
- esHybrid- remote/in-office work mod
- el401(k) Retirement Plan Mat
- chEmployee discoun
- tsGenerous PTO, paid holidays, and sick time o
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Role Summ
ary
The Global Sourcing Specialist owns end‑to‑end development and sourcing execution for assigned styles or programs within specific product categories. This is a highly hands‑on role responsible for driving development decisions, negotiating costs, managing vendors, and ensuring product is production‑ready and aligned to business targ
ets.
Key Responsibili
ties:
End‑to‑End Development Own
- ershipOwn development and sourcing execution for assigned styles or programs from concept through production read
- iness.Drive development decisions related to materials, construction, cost, and feasibility in partnership with cross‑functional
- teams.Manage development timelines and proactively address risks to protect delivery, cost, and qu
ality.
Vendor Leadership & Cost Nego
- tiationLead vendor and agent communication for development, costing, and execution follow‑t
- hrough.Negotiate costs within approved targets and sourcing stra
- tegies.Select and manage vendors capable of meeting quality, cost, and delivery requir
ements.
Execution Opti
- mizationIdentify opportunities to consolidate fabrics or factories to improve cost, efficiency, and execution cons
- istency.Reduce rework, delays, and downstream risk through strong development ov
ersight.
Team & Manage
- r SupportAct as a subject‑matter expert within assigned ca
- tegories.Support Managers through strong execution, issue resolution, and development
insight.
Scope &
- OwnershipFull ownership of assigne
- d programsHigh independence and acco
- untabilityEscalates high‑impact or strategic decisions requiring leadership
- alignmentOther duties a
s assigned
Qual
- ifications:Bachel
- or’s degreeCandidate must have a minimum of 6+ years’ Global Sourcing
- experienceDemonstrate strong analytical, negotiating and problem-sol
- ving skillsDemonstrates leadership and decision-ma
- king skillsDemonstrates strong listening, written and oral communica
- tion skillsProficient in using MS Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel. PLM experienc
- e is a plusDetail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and mee
- t deadlinesEffective interpersonal skills to establish and maintain collaborative work relationships at all levels within the o
- rganizationMust be able to read, write and speak Engli
sh fluently