Giro Sport Design · 4 months ago
Global Sourcing Manager, Hardgoods
Giro Sport Design is a collective of makers who design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies. They are seeking an experienced Global Sourcing Manager, Hardgoods to support Global Product Lane within the Adventure Sports Platform, focusing on sourcing excellence and driving competitive advantage through cost savings.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies to improve service, quality and total cost of ownership across a global spend portfolio
Manage supplier collaboration to drive innovation and gain a competitive advantage
Execute on projects that will achieve year-over-year price savings within the managed category
Lead cost excellence processes across assigned category
Support new product development process by managing supplier selection, launch schedule, and cost target
Conduct commodity specific competitor and industry analysis to identify cost, material selection, manufacturing techniques, and materials sourcing to improve the company’s competitive position
Work in collaboration with R&D, QA/QC, manufacturing, and supply chain to qualify new sources of supply and to seek value engineering opportunities to lower total cost of products
Play an active role in resolving critical quality and delivery issues with suppliers; comprehensive ownership of supplier performance
Conduct regular benchmarking to evaluate costs and capabilities of incumbent and potential suppliers globally
Negotiate, implement, and manage supplier contracts, exclusivity, and NDA agreements
Drive lean improvement to help improve profitability and drive supply base reduction
Maintain broad knowledge of global market trends for assigned categories
Maintain accurate Sourcing vendor records and master data within all ERP systems
Develop sourcing strategies that align with sustainability goals, ensuring suppliers meet ethical, environmental, and social responsibility standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant area required
Minimum 5 years of experience in global strategic sourcing or procurement including supplier selection, management and contract negotiations
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
Develop sourcing strategies that align with sustainability goals, ensuring suppliers meet ethical, environmental, and social responsibility standards
Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, and corporate governance policies
Experience Identifying and mitigating risks in the supply base, including geopolitical, financial, and operational risks
Ability to work independently to deliver results and influence stakeholders internally and externally
Ability to take accountability for driving results and overcoming challenges
Strong financial acumen and experience in business case development, cost modeling, and other financial decision approaches
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects across categories, commodities, suppliers, and business functions
Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Medical and dental
Vision
Disability and life insurance
401K
PTO
Paid holidays
Gear discounts
Company
Giro Sport Design
Giro was founded more than 30 years ago by Jim Gentes, a man with an obsession for design and answering unmet needs.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase