Senior Director of Global Sourcing - Hardgoods

Reporting to the VP of Strategic Sourcing, Procurement & Supplier Quality we are seeking a Sr. Director of Global Sourcing - Hardgoods to join our talented team. In this role, you will orchestrate the execution of near-term initiatives that drive company strategic goals and develop / implement the long-range enterprise-wide hardgoods sourcing strategy. This includes partnering closely with product teams across our portfolio of brands to collaboratively define and refine an optimized sourcing strategy that meets margin objectives, consumer expectations, supports unique needs such as innovation and sustainability but also builds scale and leverage when and where possible. You will also oversee supplier governance and establish / foster supplier partnerships and influence performance metric improvements.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Definition, implementation, and communication of a near-term initiatives and long-term hardgoods sourcing strategy to improve leverage, service, quality and total cost of ownership across a global spend portfolio while also balancing diversification and risk and supporting category needs

Leadership of the sourcing and supply chain teams, including organizational planning, hiring / onboarding, development and direct oversight of the hardgoods sourcing team

Oversee and support the seasonal sourcing process across hardgood brands / categories while ensuring adherence to timelines and profitability goals

Identify, manage and develop key supplier relationships and collaboratively drive performance, cost excellence, innovation, and sustainability

Effectively drive and manage change across different functions in the business, applying best-practices with regards to communication and project management

Negotiate and manage complex supplier agreements, including exclusivity, IP protection, and long-term contracts.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree at a minimum, advanced studies in a relevant field preferred

10+ years of consumer products industry experience in global strategic sourcing or procurement including supplier selection, management, and contract negotiations and 5+ years of experience leading teams

Advanced knowledge of manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain and extensive travel experience

Strong influencing / negotiation skills and change management experience with the ability to successfully manage complexity and multiple priorities

Ability to take accountability for driving results and ability to lead multiple projects

Strong financial acumen, analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Natural ability to develop and maintain trust and rapport with key partners, regardless of location, language and cultural background and strong baseline understanding of political trends in all relevant sourcing geographies

Fluent understanding of the Go-to-market processes, encompassing product creation, purchasing & planning, logistics, and warehousing & demand fulfillment

SALARY RANGE

The base salary for this role is $200,000 with a 20% bonus.

GEOGRAPHY

This role is based in either Irvine, CA; San Diego, CA; or Ogden, UT.