Sourcing Specialist, Knit & Woven

As a Merchandising/Sourcing professional at Ralph Lauren Corporation, you will play a crucial role in the development and execution of regional strategic initiatives. Your primary responsibility will be to secure short-term and long-term capacity through active sourcing and validation of vendors" performance and capability. Your attention to detail and ability to negotiate prices with suppliers will be key in ensuring the timely development and approval of samples, as well as managing vendor allocation for products. Key Responsibilities: - Develop samples and secure sample proto to SRS - Conduct base testing for fabrics and raw materials, working closely with the Raw Material team for approval - Revise costing and negotiate prices with suppliers - Allocate vendors for products and collaborate closely with identified vendors - Work with the capacity team on capacity management - Ensure sample Leadtime meets RL standards or is minimized - Secure all necessary approvals prior to order confirmation - Handover to the production team in a timely manner Qualifications Required: - 3-5 years of Merchandising/Sourcing experience preferred, ideally with a US buying office or large trading business - Profound product and material knowledge in high-end brands products with a good fashion sense - High adaptability and flexibility to changing business environments, able to work independently - Detail-oriented and able to handle structured processes - Proficiency in PC skills, especially in Excel, Excel analysis, and familiarity with multiple systems, charts, and reports - Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities - Fluency in both spoken and written English - Exposure to multiple brands, calendars, and product categories is a plus Join Ralph Lauren Corporation and be part of a globally recognized family of consumer brands that values inclusion, fairness, and community. Your contributions will help amplify voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging within the company and beyond.,