Ralph Lauren Senior Sourcing Specialist- Home

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Laurens reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Companys brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the worlds most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

• The Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Product Development - Home Bedding & Bath supports owns the execution of the end-to-end sourcing and product development lifecycle for the Home Bedding & Bath categories, ensuring alignment with Ralph Lauren standards, seasonal timelines, quality expectations, and business objectives.
• This role is responsible for supporting sample development, costing follow-up, negotiation preparation, time and action plan management, vendor coordination, and production readiness to help secure orders and drive on-time execution.
• The position partners closely with factories, vendors, and internal cross-functional teams to ensure accurate development, proactive issue resolution, and clear communication throughout the sourcing process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Sourcing Manager in executing category sourcing strategies for Home Bedding & Bath, ensuring alignment with business needs, seasonal calendars, and Ralph Lauren standards.
• Manage the sample development process with factories and vendors to ensure samples are developed accurately, on time, and in accordance with design, quality, and product requirements.
• Coordinate costing activities, support price negotiations, and partner with the Sourcing Manager to identify opportunities that meet margin, quality, and aesthetic targets.
• Maintain and monitor time and action plans, ensuring key development, approval, pre-production, and production milestones are tracked and completed on schedule.
• Work closely with factories to secure all production and operations-related activities, including sample approvals, material readiness, testing, and pre-production requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Raw Materials, Quality, Merchandising, Production, and Supply Chain, to support smooth execution from development through delivery.
• Track vendor performance, escalate risks or delays, and help drive resolution to support on-time delivery and business objectives.
• Maintain clear communication, accurate records, and timely updates for all development and production-related activities.

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• At least 10 years prior experience in sourcing, product development, or production within home textiles, bedding& bath preferred.
• Strong understanding of the product development and sample approval process, with exposure to costing, vendor follow-up, and production timelines.
• Knowledge of textile materials, fabric construction, finishing, testing, and quality expectations for Home Bedding & Bath.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, calendars, and product categories in a structured process.
• Strong communication, follow-up, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, vendors, and factories.
• Comfortable working in Excel and related systems to track costing, development status, time and action plans, approvals, and reports.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to work independently while escalating issues appropriately to the Sourcing Manager.
• Fluency in spoken and written English required.