Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always stood for optimistic femininity. Today, the brand is a global life and style house with handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, gifts, home décor and more. Polished ease, thoughtful details and a modern, sophisticated use of color—Kate Spade New York’s founding principles define a unique style synonymous with joy. Under the vision of creative director Nicola Glass, the brand continues to celebrate confident women with a youthful spirit.

Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands powered by optimism, innovation, and inclusivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend fabric/trim fairs and visit mills regularly to update the latest trend/innovative products
• Analyze sourcing request to determine the best route for development
• Negotiate best price, lead time, MOQ with suppliers
• Responsible for the sourcing & development of all raw materials in line with calendar deadlines
• Work close with NY counterpart balance price, quality, and aesthetic while level setting expectations 
• Follow up FDS and update PLM as needed
• Highlight any potential risk to NY counterpart and provide suggestion whenever possible
• Manage development testing and work close with cross functional teams to ensure the fabric/trim is acceptable for production
• Manage Woven fabric TNA and work close with manager to alert NY of any potential impact on booking and delivery
• Continue to seek opportunities for key program to ensure we are under the best market position
• Establish & build strong relationship with suppliers
• Keep clear record and update the system with accurate fabric/trim information in timely manner.
• Add new suppliers in PLM to assist NY team
• Ensure NY team is aware of potential mill visits to NY to schedule fabric appointments

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Higher diploma or above in related discipline
• 8+ years relevant experience, at least 3 years in senior position
• Strong in sourcing and development, experience in buying office is preferable
• Knowledge in fabric production process
• Self-motivated, business acumen, creative, resourceful
• Willing to take challenges and able to work under pressure
• Good command of written and oral English and Mandarin
• Frequent travel is required

Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Visit Kate Spade at www.katespade.com.