- Manage $14MM+ in annual purchase orders across owned categories- Evaluate supplier capabilities, production lead times, and capacity to ensure on-time delivery of goods- Oversee product development and production of orders ranging from 50k to 2MM units- Travel to factories to meet with new suppliers to build offshore strategy and establish sustainable partnerships, ensuring a diverse supply chain for the company's future growth- Partner daily with cross-functional teams including Quality, Compliance, Buying, Planning, and Product Development- Maintain daily vendor communication at category & style level in PLM system, managing up if "at risk"- Communicate vendor feedback bi-annually, among 12-15 suppliers- Hire and manage growth of direct report, overseeing their daily development. Provide constructive feedback as needed to elevate her role.- Developed process for production monitoring across branded and sourced box products (50+ skus) during the supply chain disruption of 2020/2021- Created a total road map of buying and sourcing processes to understand inefficiencies and bottlenecks within company processes

- Owned sourcing and production of 3 categories, averaging a total of 20 styles and 70 skus/ $1MM+ in receipt annually- Managed and reviewed submits of strike-offs, fit, pre- and post-production samples for accuracy before seeking cross-functional feedback(design/tech); and after, sending comments to the external supplier base in a clear manner- Facilitated counter-sourcing nominated core fabrics with the factory's vertical mills as a long-term cost strategy for accessories and underwear categories- Monitored timing and production schedule, elevating up any risk deliveries.