Sourcing Specialist
Arc'teryx· Supply Chain – Sourcing
Hybrid (North Vancouver, BC)CA$82k - CA$102kFull-timePosted 5d ago
About the role
Sourcing Specialist at Arc’teryx responsible for supporting end-to-end sourcing activities across assigned product categories, including costing, vendor coordination, production readiness, capacity planning, and cross-functional partner collaboration to ensure quality, cost targets, and supply continuity.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end product costing process for your category
- Generate cost comparison analysis and identify opportunities for cost optimization
- Support commercial negotiations through preparation of costing information and vendor communications
- Coordinate key commercialization milestones to ensure products are ready for buy placement and production
- Track readiness status and escalate risks that may impact timelines, quality, or delivery
- Support day-to-day vendor communications and relationship management activities
- Coordinate onboarding activities for new manufacturing partners
- Maintain accurate vendor information, documentation, and sourcing records
- Monitor development and production timelines
- Track potential delays and support mitigation activities to maintain supply continuity
- Maintain capacity and allocation data used for sourcing decisions
- Support seasonal allocation planning through reporting and analysis
- Support vendor scorecard reporting and KPI tracking
- Assist with factory compliance documentation and follow-up activities
- Support sustainability initiatives and vendor engagement activities
- Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes, systems, and reporting
- Support implementation of sourcing process improvements and best practices
- Participate in cross-functional meetings and milestone reviews throughout the product lifecycle, representing sourcing execution activities and providing updates on costing, vendor readiness, lead times, and commercialization status
- Upholding Fair Labor Association’s Workplace Code of Conduct and Principles of Fair Labor and Responsible Sourcing throughout the Arc’teryx supply chain
Qualifications
- 3-5+ years’ experience in product development or sourcing with a focus on technical, innovative apparel and equipment
- Undergraduate Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
- Experience communicating with, and travelling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers
- Strong business acumen and experience working with global partners
- Experience in product costing and negotiation skills
- Comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction, production and fit
- Understanding of the product lifecycle from ideation to consumer
- Strong knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Initiative, agility, and commitment; proactive in identifying root causes and developing solutions
- Goal-driven with a results-oriented attitude; able to balance autonomy and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable in ambiguity; able to thrive in fast-paced, diverse, evolving, values-led environment
- Proven mentorship ability
- Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
- Commitment to executing optimal solutions with integrity
Skills
Required:Product costingCost optimizationVendor negotiationsProject coordinationVendor management
Benefits
- Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and 24/7 EAP
- Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and ESPP where applicable
- Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program
- Family support - Parental leave top-up and nesting period for new parents
- Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies, Employee Belonging Councils, employee discounts and Pro Deals
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Arc'teryx
Outdoor Clothing, Technical Outerwear, & Accessories | Arc'teryx United States
Arc'teryx is a high performance outdoor equipment company known for leading innovations in climbing, skiing and alpine technologies
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