Cotton Sourcing Expert/ Procurement Due Diligence

chicago, IL
Contracted
Senior Manager/Supervisor

Job Description: Cotton Sourcing Expert/ Procurement Due Dligence – Remote Contract Position-MUST HAVE COTTON INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE 

Company: Value Driven Solutions (VDS)
Location: Remote
Type: Contract
Mandatory: Experience in Cotton Sourcing
Contact: [email protected] | 1-772-722-8811

About the Opportunity:
Value Driven Solutions (VDS) is excited to partner with a leading private equity-backed apparel company specializing in children’s sleepwear and daywear, boasting annual revenues exceeding $200M. This e-commerce-focused brand, primarily serving the U.S. market with manufacturing in China and Vietnam, is seeking a highly skilled supply chain and procurement consultant for a remote contract role. The company aims to diversify its material base by exploring high-quality cotton sources from new regions, and we need an expert to guide this strategic initiative.

Job Summary:
We are looking for a consultant with extensive experience in cotton sourcing and procurement category management to provide advisory services. The ideal candidate will help the client understand the differences in cotton types, develop a market map of key vendors and sources, and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in the children’s apparel sector. This role requires a proactive, results-driven professional ready to engage immediately and deliver actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct in-depth analysis of various cotton formulations and sources, focusing on high-quality options for apparel.
  • Develop a comprehensive market map identifying key vendors and potential sourcing regions beyond China and Vietnam.
  • Provide strategic supply chain and procurement advice, including optimizing procurement processes and diversifying the material base.
  • Ensure adherence to unique safety standards and regulatory requirements pertinent to children’s apparel.
  • Prepare an executive summary and detailed market mapping deliverables aligned with the project scope.
  • Collaborate with the client to support their strategic goals and enhance operational excellence.

Qualifications:

  • Essential Experience:
    • Direct, hands-on experience in sourcing high-quality cotton for apparel, with a strong understanding of different cotton types.
    • Proven expertise in procurement category management within the supply chain.
    • Deep knowledge of safety standards and regulatory requirements in the children’s apparel industry.
  • Preferred Experience:
    • Background in the apparel or textiles industry, with a significant advantage for experience in children’s apparel.
    • Sourcing experience from regions outside China, demonstrating global supply chain management skills.
    • Familiarity with private equity-owned company dynamics (nice to have but not required).
  • Skills:
    • Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities.
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
    • Ability to work independently in a remote environment and deliver under tight timelines.

Availability:

  • Must be willing to start as soon as the right fit is identified, with flexibility to accommodate project needs.

Compensation:

  • Competitive rate in line with the project scope, including executive summary and market mapping deliverables.

How to Apply:
If you possess the specialized expertise in cotton sourcing and procurement to drive this transformative project, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience to Open Positions → VDS Consulting or call 1-772-722-8811. Join VDS in empowering this PE-backed apparel leader to achieve new heights of success—because at VDS, it’s Everything OpEx®!

Note: This is a contract position, and only candidates with the specified cotton sourcing and procurement experience will be considered.

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