Indirect and Prototype Buyer (Scotts Valley)

Procurement Manager

Responsible for all aspects of source selection and procurement associated with the Company's needs for new product development and prototype needs, indirect materials and services, fixed assets and tooling, and select production materials and services, to be secured at cost, quality, and delivery competitive levels consistent with Company policy and performance standards.

Position Responsibilities :

• Initiates purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and / or special tools; arranges for submission and inspection of sample products as required; close coordination with Engineering, Project Management and Operations to assure timely execution of product and services sourcing activities
• Secures and analyzes quotations, negotiates prices and terms with suppliers, and recommends suppliers with respect to cost, quality, delivery competitiveness, and project specific requirements for assigned responsibilities.
• Responsible for populating part attributes and tracking sheets used for planning and project coordination
• Coordinates as appropriate, quality matters and engineering changes / developments between internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Coordinates development schedules for all commercial related tasks and activities
• Assists in the resolution of production, design, quality, and / or delivery problems
• Issue supplier Request for Quote and Purchase Orders for prototypes, services, and other indirect items
• Negotiates Tooling and Development Cost
• Identify new candidate suppliers to support business needs and requirements, reviewing supplier commercial and technical capabilities
• Create and manage ASL entries for new candidate suppliers
• Manages asset tagging database as needed
• Manages capex purchases and AFE process as needed
• Manages indirect purchasing for multiple global locations
• Compile, track, and report on risk buy expenditures associated with new product development launches

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies :

Position Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree preferred with emphasis in business administration, economics, and / or engineering

Experience : 2 years of progressively responsible purchasing and materials control experience in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment, and / or 2 years of project management or project coordination experience. Bike, action sport, outdoor product or electronics industry preferred

Work Environment and Physical Requirements :

This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs' essential functions.

FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social / recreational programs on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity. Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.

Compensation Range : $59,514 - $81,832