Senior Sourcing Manager - Johnston & Murphy

The Ideal Candidate

Are you a strategic sourcing leader with deep expertise in global manufacturing and a passion for quality, innovation, and sustainability? Johnston & Murphy is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to drive our global procurement strategy and ensure excellence across our footwear production.

What You'll Do

• Lead sourcing initiatives across a diverse vendor base to meet goals for quality, cost, and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers and factories.
• Ensure compliance with Genesco policies, legal standards, and CSR requirements.
• Support costing and production teams with market insights and technical expertise.
• Oversee production cycles, shipping schedules, and component flow to meet delivery timelines.
• Manage factory audits, quality control, and third-party supervision teams.
• Represent J&M on Genesco's ESG panel, helping shape sustainability policies.
• Continuously evaluate and improve sourcing processes and vendor performance.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7-10 years of global sourcing/manufacturing experience, ideally in footwear.
• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and international markets.
• Proven ability to lead in multicultural environments and manage complex projects.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel (~25%) to maintain strong vendor relationships.