Kforce has a client located in Beaverton, OR that is looking for an Apparel Costing Manager whose work is focused on Material Costing, and Material Development. Summary: We are looking for an innovative individual capable of identifying, crafting, and approaching material costing through an enterprise lens, while also effectively communicating with global teammates, working cross-culturally and valuing differences. The ideal candidate will bring a curious mindset, proactive approach, and a critical focus on cost transparency. The candidate needs to be organized, detail oriented, and thrive in problem solving environments. What will you work on: As an integral part of the Material Costing team, you will be the lead facilitating Costing capabilities for new palette materials, creating and maintaining ongoing tools, and executing cost consolidation programs for maximum ROI. You will be responsible for translating raw materials market data into negotiation targets, creating negotiation, and costing strategies, conducting cost execution with key suppliers, tracking seasonal development cost progress, and capturing value through operational reporting. The Apparel Costing Manager will need to unlock aggregated volume across similar materials to expand multi-source capabilities while improving finish goods COGs margins. Who will you work with: You will work closely with Materials Costing leadership while driving a critical x-functional partnership with Material Sourcing, Partner/Materials Management, Operations, Finance and Global Business Planning teams.