Associate Sourcing Specialist

At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.

Position Purpose: The Associate Sourcing Specialist drives vendor partnerships with curiosity, energy, and agility to ensure high-quality standards and social responsibility are met. By collaborating across teams and managing vendor performance, this role supports the seamless delivery of products while fostering innovation and continuous improvement. 

We offer:

• Extraordinary employee experience

• Flexible schedule

• Working from home

• Fitness subsidy

• Education subsidy

• 3 paid days to enjoy outdoor activities

• 5 Personal/sick days

• L.L.Bean employee discount

• Asociación solidarista

• Life and medical insurance

• Company doctor

About the role:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Development, Inventory Management, Supply Chain, QA, and other teams to align goals and drive success. 

• Sourcing and Production Management: Review line assortments, support sourcing strategies, negotiate delivery schedules, validate sample specifications, and oversee production processes. 

• Vendor Oversight: Select, develop, and manage vendor relationships, track performance metrics, and ensure compliance with social responsibility standards. 

• Quality Assurance: Maintain high-quality standards through inspections, address non-conformance issues, and implement action plans for risk management. 

• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of sourcing strategies, evaluate risks/benefits, and support organizational growth initiatives. 

• Cost Efficiency: Collaborate with suppliers to resolve cost challenges and communicate solutions proactively to stakeholders before key milestones. 

• Supplier Integration: Partner with leadership to onboard new suppliers, countries, and factories seamlessly. 

• Process Optimization: Support adherence to production schedules, identify efficiency opportunities, and work towards reducing lead times. 

• Data Management: Maintain accurate data within the Flex PLM system and prepare external reports to ensure transparency and organization. 

• Team Support: Assist the sourcing team in operational functions, merchandise development, and cost analysis while exemplifying a proactive, innovative, and highly driven approach. 

About you:

• Education level: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• Experience: 0-2 years

• English: Advanced (C1)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 

• Attention to detail and strong communication skills. 

• Works collaboratively in a team environment. 

• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. 

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.

If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you!   At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us.  We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.