Sourcing Manager (China Remote)

Crossian is a high-growth technology-driven e-commerce business. Behind our success is our people. As a start-up formed in 2020, we have created a fast-paced and dynamic environment, enabling our people to reach a cumulative average growth rate of over 1000% in the last 3 years. Our mission now is to build DTC brands and increase customer LTV by providing best-valued products backed by no nonsense customer service policies as Customer Centricity is at the core of our values.

Role Overview

• Role: Sourcing Manager
• Reports to: Senior Supply Chain Manager
• Direct Reports: Sourcing Specialists
• Location: 100% Remote (with regular travel to manufacturing hubs across mainland China)

As our Sourcing Manager, you will strategically own, build, and optimize Crossian’s apparel manufacturing network, with an emphasis on outerwear and intimate apparel (seamless, bonding, and cut-and-sew). Reporting directly to the Senior Supply Chain Manager, you will transition from daily execution to lead vendor architecture, drive supplier performance, streamline cross-functional handoffs, and manage a high-performing remote sourcing team.

• Define target partner profiles aligned with Crossian’s business goals; establish vendor tiering frameworks and advise leadership on regional category-to-factory allocation.
• Leverage regional manufacturing intelligence (industrial clusters, technical strengths, regional advantages) to guide strategic sourcing and risk diversification across China.
• Lead supplier validation, compliance audits, and commercial onboarding to integrate qualified manufacturers into the network.
• Formulate long-term capacity forecasting and volume allocation strategies across factory tiers.
• Drive high-level commercial negotiations to secure competitive cost breakdowns, flexible MOQs, favorable payment terms, and master service agreements (SLAs).

• Manage ongoing vendor performance through structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and operational scorecards.
• Closely track key operational metrics—specifically production lead times and on-time delivery (OTD); analyze root causes of bottlenecks and drive immediate corrective actions.
• Partner with core strategic factories to secure dedicated lines and pilot advanced manufacturing capabilities.
• Proactively mitigate in-production risks, including raw material constraints, quality escalations, and schedule variances.
• Drive regular vendor rationalization—re-tiering, scaling up top performers, and phasing out underperforming suppliers based on performance data.

• Initiate the sourcing phase in close coordination with Merchandising and Technical Design teams to evaluate product development feasibility, technical requirements, and factory capacity.
• Standardize standard operating procedures (SOPs) from tech pack handover through sample approval and bulk production sign-off.
• Establish clear workflows and communication channels between remote team members and headquarters to ensure seamless execution.

• Lead, mentor, and drive accountability across a distributed team of Sourcing Specialists in a 100% remote operating environment.
• Establish quarterly performance KPIs, conduct structured evaluations, and deliver actionable coaching to upskill the team.
• Build internal training modules covering garment construction, open-cost negotiations, factory audit standards, and operational analytics.
• Cultivate a results-driven team culture centered on high ownership, agility, and operational rigor.

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of managerial/leadership experience in apparel sourcing, partner acquisition, or vendor development (e.g., Sourcing Lead/Manager, Partner Acquisition Manager, Vendor Development Manager) in the garment/textile sector.
• Industry & Network: Proven track record in multinational companies (MNCs) with an active, established direct-factory network manufacturing for US/EU brands. Strong technical foundation in garment and textile production.
• Team Leadership: Demonstrated capability to lead, mentor, and drive operational discipline within a remote or distributed team across multiple locations.
• Strategic & Operational Mindset: Deep insight into regional factory capabilities and vendor tiering; adept at monitoring factory KPIs (lead times, OTD) and solving production delivery issues.
• Language & Mobility: Professional fluency in English (verbal and written); native or fluent Mandarin for technical and commercial negotiations with local factories. Willingness to travel frequently across manufacturing hubs in mainland China.

At Crossian, our people are our core competitive advantage. We offer a competitive total compensation package (TCP) designed to recognize and reward top talent:

• Competitive compensation structure
• Guaranteed 13th-month salary
• 26 days of annual paid leave (including Chinese statutory public holidays)
• Annual health check-up allowance: $300 (claim-based)
• Comprehensive company-wide Training & Development programs

Please note: We appreciate all applicant interest; however, only shortlisted candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.