Sourcing Associate

Title: Sourcing Associate (temp)

Location: New York, New York

Hybrid

Job Description:

Job Title:

Sourcing Associate (temporary; full-time)

About Bombas:

Bombas is a comfort focused premium basics brand with a mission to help those in need. The company launched in 2013, after the founders learned that socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. From there, they set out to solve that problem, donating a pair of socks for every pair they sell. How do you donate a lot of socks? You sell a lot. And how do you sell a lot? You make the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Millions of pairs sold and donated later, Bombas has continued to innovate within its mission and product, introducing new socks, as well as underwear and t-shirts, the #2 and #3 most requested clothing items at homeless shelters, all while continuing to make a positive impact on the community where we all work and live.

Click here to see what it's like to work inside the Bombas Hive!

The word Bombas is derived from the Latin word for bumblebees. Bees work together to make their hive a better place. At Bombas, we’re inspired by that. We know it’s the collective efforts of our team that keeps the Hive alive and strong - a team that is diverse and inclusive. Different perspectives strengthen our ability to make the most comfortable versions of the products people wear closest to their bodies every day and to serve the communities where we all work and live. We are committed to continuously building a Hive where all are welcomed, seen, and heard regardless of age, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, genetics, physical or mental ability, protected veteran, status, race, religion and sexual orientation. As a team, we will strive to create room for different experiences and empower all voices.

Based on the specific needs and job requirements, this role will be working out of our Bombas HQ in New York City Tuesdays–Thursdays, with flexibility on Mondays & Fridays as business needs require.

About the Job:

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated Sourcing Associate (temporary, full-time) to support our Production team. This individual will play a key role in maintaining accurate purchase order data, supporting supplier communication, and helping ensure timely execution across production and operations workflows.

This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable managing multiple priorities throughout the day, learns systems quickly, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Most of the role will focus on issuing and updating purchase orders while partnering cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers.

*Please Note: This role has an initial assignment of approximately 6 months. The potential for this assignment to become extended will be determined by business need.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Create and issue purchase orders to factories and suppliers with a high level of accuracy


• Update POs with approved costing, ship dates, and production details as communicated by the Production team


• Track photo sample purchase orders with suppliers to ensure on-time shipment, and communicate updates back to internal teams


• Coordinate and issue factory inspections through the QIMA system in partnership with Quality


• Partner with suppliers to obtain shipment booking information and relay updates to the Operations team


• Maintain accurate production and shipment records across internal systems and spreadsheets, following up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery


• Communicate FedEx tracking information to internal team members


• Support day-to-day production coordination and assist with additional operational projects as needed


• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail

 

What we’ll love about you:

• A proactive, dependable team player who takes ownership of their work and follows through on every detail


• Highly organized and process-oriented — you don't let things fall through the cracks


• A quick learner who can adapt to new systems and shifting priorities without missing a beat


• Comfortable working across multiple internal teams and communicating directly with external suppliers


• Strong written and verbal communicator with a collaborative, solutions-first approach


• Belief in our mission and an understanding of why giving back matters

What you’ll love about us:

• We are a team of smart, interesting, diverse, funny, and loving people.


• We offer competitive compensation, snacks, socks and a fun, relaxed office environment.


• We take the responsibility to make sure you are excited, happy, and find fulfillment in your work very seriously.


• We value fun. This is why we host office lunches, offsite team outings and company retreats.


• We believe in giving back to the community and helping those in need, which is why we volunteer as a team regularly.


 

What you’ll bring:

• 1+ years of experience in sourcing, production, or product development


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with Google Workspace is a plus


• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail in data entry and system updates


• Ability to learn and navigate new systems quickly; experience with a PLM system is a plus


• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize independently and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment


 

Bombas is committed to delivering competitive and equitable pay for our employees.

Each component of the Bombas total rewards package, including benefits and pay, is aimed at contributing to an environment where team members have resources to  manage their lives and are enabled to focus on doing their best work.

The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $28.00 and $34.00/hour. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business need.

If hired, the position is “at-will” and the Company reserves the right to modify any component, plan, or program of the total rewards package at any time, for any reason.