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Lead, CostingSourcing Apparel Local Creation EMEA
Job Location:
Job Location:
Hilversum - Netherlands
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Posted:
12 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 October 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
WHO YOULL WORK WITH
You will report to the Local Creation Sourcing and Costing Manager and partner closely with the broader Local Creation leadership team. You will collaborate daily with Product Management Development and Design while working cross-functionally with Business Integration Finance Supply Planning Global Sourcing and external manufacturing partners.
You will report to the Local Creation Sourcing and Costing Manager and partner closely with the broader Local Creation leadership team. You will collaborate daily with Product Management Development and Design while working cross-functionally with Business Integration Finance Supply Planning Global Sourcing and external manufacturing partners.
WHO WERE LOOKING FOR
Were looking for a driven and collaborative sourcing and costing leader who thrives in dynamic environments and brings clarity to complex decisions. You combine deep expertise in apparel sourcing and near-shore manufacturing with strong business acumen. Youre energized by building connectionsacross teams and with suppliersand know how to translate trade-offs into clear actionable plans that support speed quality and profitability.
Were looking for a driven and collaborative sourcing and costing leader who thrives in dynamic environments and brings clarity to complex decisions. You combine deep expertise in apparel sourcing and near-shore manufacturing with strong business acumen. Youre energized by building connectionsacross teams and with suppliersand know how to translate trade-offs into clear actionable plans that support speed quality and profitability.
You influence confidently communicate with purpose and bring others along to achieve shared goals. Youre solutions-oriented detail-focused and comfortable navigating ambiguity while maintaining high standards. With a passion for continuous improvement you proactively identify opportunities to enhance ways of working and deliver meaningful impact across the business.
What you bring:
- Extensive experience in sourcing costing supply chain or product creation ideally within apparel and near-shore operations
- Strong understanding of supplier capabilities sourcing strategies and lead-time management
- Proven ability to balance speed cost and quality while driving practical business-focused solutions
- Strong communication and influencing skills across diverse stakeholders and partners
- Demonstrated success leading projects improving processes and driving results
WHAT YOULL WORK ON
You will lead the Near Shore sourcing and costing strategy across EMEA Local Creation enabling faster and more responsive product creation while protecting cost and margin targets. Youll drive alignment across teams and partners to build a scalable high-performing operating model.
You will lead the Near Shore sourcing and costing strategy across EMEA Local Creation enabling faster and more responsive product creation while protecting cost and margin targets. Youll drive alignment across teams and partners to build a scalable high-performing operating model.
- Define and drive the Near Shore sourcing and costing strategy in partnership with cross-functional teams
- Lead end-to-end execution of the responsive business track across key stakeholdersand and key suppliers
- Manage product margins by optimizing sourcing decisions and aligning with business priorities
- Assess supplier capabilities capacity utilization and lead times to support responsive execution
- Drive improvements in operating models tools and processes to enable scalable solutions
- Facilitate cross-functional decision-making to strengthen future source-base capabilities
- Represent sourcing and costing in business reviews supplier engagements and strategic forums
