Senior Sourcing Manager

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise operating a vertically integrated platform that designs manufactures and delivers officially licensed apparel jerseys headwear and collectibles for major leagues teams and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital in-venue and retail Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the worlds most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams obsessing over fans acting with entrepreneurial speed and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise operating a vertically integrated platform that designs manufactures and delivers officially licensed apparel jerseys headwear and collectibles for major leagues teams and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital in-venue and retail Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the worlds most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every daybuilding championship teams obsessing over fans acting with limitless entrepreneurial spirit and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

As we continue to scale our global platform the Sr. Sourcing Manager will play a critical role in building and optimizing the Fanatics Brands global source base to deliver quality licensed product at competitive cost.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Sr. Sourcing Manager is responsible for building optimizing and managing the Fanatics Brands global source base to achieve industry-leading quality on-time delivery and competitive costs while developing partnerships in a sustainable and compliant business environment. This role provides strategic leadership across all sourcing functions from annual allocation strategy and cost negotiations to cross-functional collaboration with Merchandising Design and Product Development operating effectively at both the macro/strategic and tactical execution levels. The Sr. Sourcing Manager delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence leveraging data automation and AI-enabled insights.

HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT

Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Partner closely with Merchandising Design and Product Development on seasonal assortments special programs and events integrating sourcing into the product creation process from the earliest stages.
• Collaborate with the Fanatics Brands planning team on seasonal forecasts and long-term capacity planning and work with the Sourcing Operations Team on Incoterms payment terms shipping requirements and customer compliance needs.
• Communicate regularly with regional Product Creation Centers (PCCs) globally to align on source base strategy seasonal allocation cost negotiations and capacity management.

People Leadership:

• Recruit coach develop and supervise an industry-best sourcing team building the capabilities required to support Fanatics Brands growth trajectory.
• Provide ongoing direction and performance management to ensure team members are meeting sourcing milestones critical dates and quality standards.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

• Ensure on-time delivery of licensed sporting product by maintaining rigorous calendar adherence to sourcing milestones and actively managing capacity across the global source base.
• Drive vendor performance through scorecard reporting and continual review of quality price delivery and compliance against Fanatics Brands requirements so fans always receive the product they expect when they expect it.
• Participate in the vendor onboarding process to ensure new partners meet Fanatics Brands standards protecting the integrity of the licensed product experience.
• Collaborate with Product Integrity and the Sourcing Operations Team on vendor manuals and manufacturing agreements to uphold quality and compliance standards across all supplier relationships.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

• Develop and continuously optimize the annual allocation strategy by supplier and hemisphere ensuring a balanced global source base while driving margin enhancement.
• Introduce and implement new sourcing processes and procedures that improve efficiency reduce risk and align with evolving business needs.
• Identify opportunities to diversify and evolve strategic supplier partnerships in response to changes in trade logistics and business strategy including vendors in Asia and South/Central America.
• Leverage data and technology tools to maintain an accurate source matrix document and costing tracker enabling informed margin and financial reporting.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

• Own the full sourcing lifecycle from strategic vendor partnerships and seasonal allocation to cost negotiations compliance and delivery execution ensuring margin goals and quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Maintain rigorous vendor scorecard reporting for all sourcing functions working cross-functionally with Product Development and Product Integrity on related reporting and accountability.
• Manage all aspects of sourcing in sustainable and compliant facilities ensuring adherence to industry-standard quality processes compliance regulations and customs/logistics requirements.
• Execute special projects as assigned bringing the same level of ownership and rigor to ad hoc priorities as to core sourcing responsibilities.

AI & DIGITAL CAPABILITY

We are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to:

• Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency quality and outcomes
• Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance
• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

Required Qualifications:

• 8 years of relevant experience in sourcing development quality and production within the apparel or licensed merchandise industry.
• Strong working experience with global trade in textiles and apparel sourcing processes including deep familiarity with vendor management in Asia and South/Central America.
• Technical background with knowledge in material and garment construction including industry-standard quality processes procedures and compliance regulations.
• Strong working knowledge of customs compliance and logistics including Incoterms and international shipping requirements.
• Proven leadership and communication skills with demonstrated ability to recruit develop and manage high-performing sourcing teams.
• Ability to introduce and implement new processes communicate effectively across multiple cultural and experience levels (internal and external) and operate efficiently in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment.
• Strong computer skills including Excel Word and relevant sourcing/production systems; travel required.

Education:

Bachelors degree or equivalent in a related field.

WORK LOCATION

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Hybrid: The primary place of performance of this role is the Companys office located in Tampa FL subject to the Companys current hybrid work policy. This role currently requires in-office presence 3 days per week.

At Fanatics we operate with a BOLD mindsetWe Build Championship Teams were Obsessed with Fans we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit and we approach every challenge with a Determined & Relentless Mindset. If youre ready to contribute to a dynamic fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth we want you to be part of our team.

At Fanatics we operate with a BOLD mindset - We Build Championship Teams were Obsessed with Fans we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If youre ready to contribute to a dynamic fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth we want you to be part of our team.

ABOUT THE TEAM
Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer manufacturer and seller of licensed fan gear jerseys lifestyle and streetwear products headwear and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues teams colleges and associations globally as well as its flagship site .

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