Sourcing & Product Developer

Employment Type: Full-time | Location: Le贸n, Guanajuato (Onsite, M鈥慒)

Overview

Gymreapers is building a world鈥慶lass product engine鈥攁nd we鈥檙e hiring a Sourcing & Product Developer with deep sourcing expertise to help us scale.

This role sits at the intersection of product creation, materials innovation, and vendor development, with a strong emphasis on domestic Mexico sourcing and international manufacturing partnerships.

You will play a critical role in identifying, developing, and managing factories, mills, and material suppliers while ensuring our products meet performance, cost, and quality standards.

This is not just a design role鈥攖his is a build鈥憈he鈥憇upply鈥慶hain + build鈥憈he鈥憄roduct role.

What You鈥檒l Do

Sourcing & Vendor Development

- Identify, onboard, and develop domestic (Mexico) and international suppliers across:
- Textiles (performance fabrics, knits, woven)
- Synthetics (nylon, polyester, TPU, rubber, plastics)
- Hardware (buckles, velcro, trims, metal components)
- Cut & sew and gear manufacturers
- Build and maintain strong factory relationships to improve:
- Cost efficiency
- Lead times
- Product quality
- Evaluate and negotiate MOQs, pricing, and production capabilities
- Travel locally within Mexico to visit factories, mills, and suppliers

Product Development & Execution

- Lead development from concept 鈫� sampling 鈫� production
- Translate product briefs into clear technical direction for vendors
- Partner with Design to ensure materials, construction, and function align with brand standards
- Own the sampling process, ensuring speed, accuracy, and iteration quality
- Troubleshoot product issues directly with vendors and propose solutions quickly

Materials Expertise





- Source and test high鈥憄erformance materials for:
- Strength, durability, and wear resistance
- Comfort and fit (for apparel)
- Performance under load (for gear)
- Provide recommendations on material substitutions, cost optimization, and innovation
- Stay ahead of integral material trends and innovations

Logistics & Importation Knowledge

- Working knowledge of international shipping, import/export processes, and freight forwarding
- Experience coordinating with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics partners to manage shipments from origin to final destination
- Familiarity with Incoterms (FOB, EXW, DDP, etc.), commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs documentation
- Ability to support cost optimization, lead time management, and issue resolution related to international freight and customs clearance

Quality & Production Readiness

- Establish and enforce quality standards and specs
- Partner with vendors to ensure design intent is maintained in production
- Participate in fit sessions, wear testing, and product validation
- Document and communicate technical changes and improvements

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with:
- GM
- Product & Design
- Sourcing & Operations
- Merchandising
- Help align product decisions with margin targets and launch timelines




- Ensure seamless handoff from development 鈫� production 鈫� go-to-market

What You鈥檒l Bring

- 5+ years experience in Product Development, Sourcing, or Technical Development
- Proven experience working with:
- Mexico-based factories and suppliers (required)
- Overseas manufacturing partners (Asia preferred)
- Strong understanding of:
- Textiles, synthetics, and performance materials
- Apparel and/or fitness gear construction
- Experience sourcing:
- Fabrics, trims, plastics, and hardware components
- Ability to negotiate pricing and manage vendor relationships
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and production workflows

Ideal Skills

- Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Tech packs, BOMs, and product specs
- Autocad experience needed
- Microsoft Office (Excel for costing is key)
- 3D design tools (CLO, Browzwear) = plus
- Highly detail-oriented and execution-focused
- Strong communicator (English + Spanish preferred)
- Able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
- Problem-solver with a builder mentality
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, feedback-heavy environment

Benefits & Perks

- Competitive Pay
- 50% Employee Discount on Gymreapers.com

Core Values

- Grow or Die
- Customer Obsession
- Extreme Ownership
- Nothing is Given // Everything is Earned
- Be Humble
- 1% Better Everyday
- Live with Integrity
- Sacrifice

Gymreapers LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

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