VP Sourcing

Position Overview The Vice President, Product Management & Sourcing is responsible for leading maurices’ global sourcing strategy and product execution. The role oversees category sourcing, technical design and quality assurance, product operations, the product lifecycle calendar (PLC), and compliance to ensure the timely, cost-effective, and responsible delivery of high‑quality products. Operating in a complex and evolving global environment, the VP provides strategic leadership across vendor partnerships, cost structures, and operational risk, partnering closely with Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain, and Finance. Key Responsibilities Lead and execute an integrated global sourcing strategy aligned with business priorities, financial goals, and customer expectations. Provide senior leadership oversight across apparel and accessories sourcing, ensuring disciplined execution across seasons and product lifecycles. Partner with Merchandising leadership to support category strategies through sourcing decisions related to capacity, cost, lead time, and vendor capabilities. Lead and oversee strategic vendor and factory relationships across a highly complex global landscape, including evolving tariffs, geopolitical disruption, and shifting capacity constraints. Identify and mitigate proactive risk related to cost inflation, supply disruption, compliance, and delivery timelines. Balance near‑term execution needs with long‑term vendor strategy, diversification, and resilience. Drive accountability, transparency, and performance management across the vendor base. Represent maurices as a senior enterprise partner with vendors, navigating negotiations, escalation, and long‑range planning. Own governance of the Product Lifecycle Calendar (PLC), ensuring alignment across sourcing, merchandising, planning, and supply chain milestones. Oversee product operations to ensure clarity of ownership, disciplined execution, and effective cross‑functional handoffs. Identify and implement process improvements that increase speed, reduce complexity, and improve executional consistency. Oversee Technical Design and Quality Assurance team to ensure consistent standards for fit, construction, safety, and wearability. Ensure compliance with all product safety, testing, regulatory, and ethical sourcing requirements. Champion a prevention‑focused quality mindset that reduces risk, rework, and downstream disruption. Support margin objectives through sourcing strategy, vendor negotiations, productivity initiatives, and cost management. Contribute to enterprise planning, long‑range strategy, and transformation initiatives impacting sourcing, product operations, and supply chain capabilities. Lead, coach, and develop senior leaders and teams with a focus on accountability, inclusion, and performance. Foster a culture of collaboration, clarity, and continuous improvement. Serve as a trusted enterprise partner and advisor across cross‑functional leadership teams. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Apparel, or related field. 12–15+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, product management, and/or related disciplines within apparel. Senior leadership experience overseeing multiple functions or teams in a complex organization. Deep understanding of global sourcing dynamics, vendor management, quality assurance, and product lifecycle execution. Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, volatility, and change. Advanced degree (MBA or similar) is preferred. Experience operating in global sourcing environments impacted by tariffs, geopolitical risk, and cost volatility. Proven ability to build resilient vendor strategies while delivering near‑term business results. Strategic, pragmatic, and calm under pressure. Strong enterprise mindset with high credibility and influence. Decisive, transparent, and solutions‑oriented. Aligned with maurices’ People First culture and values. Location and Compensation Corporate Office – maurices, Duluth, MN 55802 Regular/Full‑time position Annual salary: $200,000.00 – $250,000.00 Position eligible for an annual incentive compensation based on company performance. Benefits Choice of three medical plans, including PPO or high‑deductible options with Health Savings Account contribution. Dental and vision coverage. Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care. Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage. Voluntary life, spouse, and child life insurance. Long‑term disability coverage. Basic life insurance and short‑term disability at no cost to associates. Wellbeing platform with Personify Health and Employee Assistance Program. 401(k) with immediate vesting Safe Harbor matching contribution after 6 months of employment. Tuition assistance program after 1 year of employment. PTO benefits including vacation (with accrual or flexible options), annual sick time, holiday pay, and two weeks of New Parent Leave. Access to a state‑of‑the‑art onsite fitness facility for Duluth‑based associates. Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. Our policy is to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. Maurex promotes respect and inclusivity in all relationships with associates, applicants, and others with whom it does business. #J-18808-Ljbffr