Director, Sourcing and Procurement
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Location: Sunnyvale, TX 75182
Description:
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Procurement Director will oversee and direct the activities of the Procurement department within the Fanatics Collectibles business unit. This position is expected to manage all areas related to procurement, sourcing, and securing raw materials to support the Collectibles manufacturing business, as well as managing the vendors that provide these materials.
The sourcing and procurement team is successful when high-quality materials are available from multiple qualified vendors, when materials are readily available for production, and when clear strategies are in place to reduce costs.
Responsibilities:
Required Skills/Abilities:
Education and Experience:
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.
About Us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About the Team
Fanatics Collectibles is a leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles.
Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.
Job Summary:
The Procurement Director will oversee and direct the activities of the Procurement department within the Fanatics Collectibles business unit. This position is expected to manage all areas related to procurement, sourcing, and securing raw materials to support the Collectibles manufacturing business, as well as managing the vendors that provide these materials.
The sourcing and procurement team is successful when high-quality materials are available from multiple qualified vendors, when materials are readily available for production, and when clear strategies are in place to reduce costs.
Responsibilities:
- Develop supplier management processes and commodity sourcing strategies with a team of category managers and clerks.
- Partner with company leadership to identify and define savings opportunities, define the strategy, and own the execution roadmap to achieve the forecasted savings.
- Build and maintain the vendor management approach.
- Partner with Legal to develop supplier contracts and revise purchase order terms and conditions.
- Build and coach the procurement team, ensuring category leads act as owners of their categories and collaborate to drive improvements.
- Partner with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, raw materials, and acceptable substitutions.
- Ensure the team successfully prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Standardize and manage instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
- Maintain and implement purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
- Act as the company's principal representative in negotiations with suppliers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Experience leading a strategic sourcing team through growth and change.
- Experience collaborating with executive management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven negotiation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Advanced Excel skills are a must; Airtable experience is a plus.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others.
- Experience in Oracle is a plus.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
- At least 10 years of applicable experience, with 5 years in a leadership role.
Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.
About Us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
About the Team
Fanatics Collectibles is a leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles.
Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.