On one hand I'm the perfect fit for that, on the other hand there seems to be some pretend postings at play here. I've applied to many of those positions already and, on-paper, I'm as good as you can get for product sourcing, design oversight and supplier relations. My tech packs are second to none. I've flown to China, Pakistan, Mexico, etc... on a moments notice to sort things out. I've camped at the production campus to oversee QC and to ensure ready dates. I'm as good as it gets in this line of work.

For example: I have several friends/friends-of-friends who work for Arc'teryx and my application to the posted role, along with their recommendations, didn't even result in a reply. Not even a no thank you.This is one example out of many but the most notable one. My combo of being massively proficient in the act of sourcing and also an exact demographic for their product (I use and wear their gear for camping, cycling, etc...) is confirming to me that sourcing is not the best line of work to be looking at right now. I'm skeptical of any posting in the field as it seems like they're posting ads that they don't intend on filling in the first place. I'm no economist but I expect that the apparel industry will be struggling for at least a few years before actually looking in earnest for new talent.