Sourcing Category Manager
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Location: Columbia, SC 29223
Description:
Sourcing Category Manager
Location: Columbia, SC
POSITION PURPOSE
This position is responsible for the global sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management to deliver a world class supplier base to Pure Fishing. The Sourcing Category Manager reports to Senior Director of Global Sourcing and works closely with the rest of Sourcing and Supply Chain organization, Operations, Product Management, Sales and Business Development leaders to support and sustain a profitable product portfolio that provides the company with competitive advantage in terms of cost, quality and performance
Key Responsibilities:
Skills and Capabilities (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
Required Education, Experience & Skills
#LI-LG1
Pure Fishing is THE global leader in the fishing tackle industry, with a portfolio of iconic brands that includes Abu Garcia, Berkley, Fenwick, Penn, Pflueger, Shakespeare, SpiderWire, and Ugly Stik. Our team of industry-leading experts and our global network of operations and innovation hubs produce world-class products designed to delight our customers and exceed the needs of anglers worldwide. But fishing to us is not just about business, it is about time shared with family and friends, time on the water, excitement and the environment. We are a passionate team dedicated to creating memorable experiences by helping anglers everywhere have more fun catching more fish.
Location: Columbia, SC
POSITION PURPOSE
This position is responsible for the global sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management to deliver a world class supplier base to Pure Fishing. The Sourcing Category Manager reports to Senior Director of Global Sourcing and works closely with the rest of Sourcing and Supply Chain organization, Operations, Product Management, Sales and Business Development leaders to support and sustain a profitable product portfolio that provides the company with competitive advantage in terms of cost, quality and performance
Key Responsibilities:
- Organize and lead all internal stakeholders to develop and implement Sourcing Strategy for Finished Goods
- Develop strong preferred supplier relationships across the entire value chain
- Conduct global business reviews to drive KPI performance including lead time, OTD, quality, production support and flexibility
- Assist business in resolution of critical quality and service problems
- Manage Sourced Finished Goods cost to achieve organization goals
- Negotiate global contractual agreements with OEM suppliers
- Perform RFQ events with assigned categories
- Conduct risk mitigation analysis on supply base
Skills and Capabilities (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities):
- Extensive knowledge of OEM landscape in Low Cost Regions and capability to analyze souring issues, recommend solutions and strategies as well as implement changes
- Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing methodology and its application (e.g. should cost mold and fact-based negotiations)
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage strategic supplier relationships, including relationship building, performance development and integration
- Results-oriented and demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong negotiation skills, including an understanding of legal terms and conditions with contract management
- Strong analytical skills, including a demonstrated ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate market and competitive data
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptive to internal processes and change, delays or unexpected events
Required Education, Experience & Skills
- BS in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Sourcing or related experience
- OEM experience in Low Cost Region
- Strong communication skills both oral and written
- Good problem-solving skills
#LI-LG1
Pure Fishing is THE global leader in the fishing tackle industry, with a portfolio of iconic brands that includes Abu Garcia, Berkley, Fenwick, Penn, Pflueger, Shakespeare, SpiderWire, and Ugly Stik. Our team of industry-leading experts and our global network of operations and innovation hubs produce world-class products designed to delight our customers and exceed the needs of anglers worldwide. But fishing to us is not just about business, it is about time shared with family and friends, time on the water, excitement and the environment. We are a passionate team dedicated to creating memorable experiences by helping anglers everywhere have more fun catching more fish.