SUMMARY

Boot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another’s achievements, and most importantly support each other.
At Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.
Our vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time.
The Director of Sourcing leads sourcing efforts for our core boots & accessories categories. As we grow and split responsibilities between Product Development and Sourcing, this newly defined role will focus on streamlining vendor partnerships, optimizing cost, and bringing consistency and excellence to our boots sourcing operations. This leader will manage several direct reports and work closely with cross-functional teams including Merchandising, Product Development, and Design to deliver high-quality product that meets brand standards, financial targets, and seasonal demand.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10-15 years of experience in sourcing or supply chain management, ideally within footwear or accessories
• Proven track record of driving cost efficiencies and managing direct vendor relationships (factory-direct experience preferred)
• Strong costing and margin ownership background – someone who can roll up their sleeves and do the math
• Knowledge of global sourcing markets, particularly in Asia (China, Vietnam, India, etc.)
• Experience working across big box retail accounts and understanding retailer compliance standards
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-first mindset
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with sourcing tools and systems (PLM, ERP, etc.)
• Collaborative, thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong communication, time management and organizational skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end sourcing strategy and execution for the boots category, ensuring strong vendor partnerships, cost optimization, and on-time delivery
• Manage and mentor a small sourcing team (Sourcing Manager and Associate Sourcing Manager – Accessories), fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Oversee all costing exercises, supplier negotiations, and margin analysis to support margin expansion and seasonal financial targets
• Collaborate with internal teams to align sourcing timelines with product development calendars and merchandising strategy
• Analyze production timelines, capacity planning, and delivery schedules to ensure operational efficiency and responsiveness
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.
• Adhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Analyze production timelines, capacity planning, and delivery schedules to ensure operational efficiency and responsiveness
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by management.
  Requirements:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Standing, walking and squatting less than fifty percent of the work shift.
• Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports.
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and customers.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.
• Noise levels are considered moderate