Normine Lombard · 7 hours ago
Global Sourcing Lead
Beaverton, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expNormine Lombard is seeking a Sourced Product Manager who will lead the strategy and development of sourced products by managing supplier relationships and ensuring product quality and performance. This entrepreneurial role requires strong sourcing skills and experience in the optics and electronics industry to enhance the company's product portfolio.
Consumer Goods
Hiring Manager
Amanda Rader
Responsibilities
Lead a team focused on sourced product and partner with Product Line Managers (PLM’s) to support the strategic needs, help build business cases, and financial models to justify new product initiatives
Build and manage strategic partnerships with suppliers, optimizing cost, delivery performance and quality
Serve as the primary interface between supplier partners and internal teams
Lead the team cross-functionally to partner with PLM’s, Engineering and Manufacturing on strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize product performance, cost, quality, and lead time
Continually optimize and manage sourcing and procurement processes and systems
Negotiate, prepare, and review long-term contracts with vendors and suppliers
Implement team metrics to assess costs of procurement and supplier performance and drive savings
Supervise, mentor, and develop team members. Provide training and work direction. Coach and provide performance feedback. Maintain a positive team environment
Lead the implementation of quality control, performance measurement and audit processes for current and new suppliers, in partnership with Quality
Ensure full compliance with local and federal regulations for import/export compliance where applicable
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or similar degree with 7-10+ years global sourcing experience in a manufacturing setting
Experience leading a team in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing, strategic sourcing, purchasing, freight, and planning processes and best practices
Ability to build new and leverage existing sourcing relationships
Excellent negotiation skills and experience negotiating with domestic and international suppliers
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organization, communication, teamwork, mentoring and leadership skills
Collaborative partner with a strategic view, strong data gathering and problems solving skills, a flexible work style and a sense of urgency
Some roles may require travel up to 50%, both domestically and internationally
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and ERP systems
Preferred
MBA or similar post-graduate degree a plus
Experience building in-depth knowledge and a passion for product, preferably in the outdoor sports industry
Optics industry knowledge and a passion for hunting and shooting sports are a plus
Prior overseas work experience in sourcing, manufacturing, product development or similar function are a plus
Bi-lingual abilities are a plus
Company
Normine Lombard
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Amanda Normine
Managing Partner
Jeffrey Lombard
Partner
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