Job Description
Revelyst , the future standalone Outdoor Products company at Vista Outdoor is a collective of makers who design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies. Our category-defining brands leverage meticulous craftsmanship and cross-collaboration to pursue new innovation and redefine what is humanly possible in the outdoors.
We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Director to join the Global Operations team. The Global Operations team will oversee supply chain management and lead the implementation of planning, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, and logistics activities. We will build, create, and enhance end-to-end operation strategies, processes, analytics, technology, and continuous improvement efforts.
As the Sourcing Director you will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies to optimize costs, quality, and delivery timelines. This position collaborates with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, identifies potential suppliers, negotiates contracts, and manages supplier relationships to ensure the best value for the organization. This role will immediately focus on supporting the Precision Sports and Technology platform which consists of Bushnell Golf, Foresight Sports and PinSeeker with future support across the other Revelyst platform.
This position reports to the Chief Supply Chain Officer and is based out of San Diego, CA.
As the Director of Sourcing, you will have an opportunity to:
Stay abreast of market trends, industry developments, and supplier capabilities to make informed decisions that benefit the company.
Play a key role in risk management, ensuring continuity of supply and compliance with regulations.
Define and implement near-term and long-term sourcing strategies.
Affect change across functions in the business and apply best practices.
Effective leadership of the sourcing teams.
Expertise in product cost management, from ideation through bulk production.
Focus on supply market intelligence through opportunity identification and validation, supplying market research, market forecasts, and external market analyses.
Develop and measure supplier performance, resolve customer issues, and focus on supplier development. Integrate data and collect information related to indirect spend management.
Strategic vision for direct supply management excellence through benchmarked processes and drive Continuous Improvement across all vendors.
Executes critical cost-savings and vendor consolidation/transition projects currently underway.
Build organizational awareness and support in combination with the dissemination of knowledge,
Drive results and create a sense of urgency through process and project management.
Change management as it relates to supplier development strategies.
Keep up to date on category opportunities by benchmarking other industries to provide projects and programs custom to Precision Sports & Technology.
You have:
Bachelor’s degree at a minimum.
5+ years of experience leading teams.
Strong analytical skills, negotiation abilities, and a deep understanding of supply chain processes are essential for success in this role.
Strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a talent for building effective partnerships with suppliers and internal teams.
Experience in the consumer goods industry and high-tech preferred with experience managing domestic and global supplier networks. Must have experience managing sourced products, with additional commodities experience a plus.
Has cross-functional and direct leadership experience. Collaborative leadership style -- able to communicate and partner well across functions and suppliers. Builds a winning culture of transparency, creativity, professionalism, and performance.
Direct management experience is desired with experience managing remote personnel a plus.
Pay Range:
$143,800.00 - $227,900.00
The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.
We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, tuition reimbursement, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!
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Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled
Join our talented team! Employees at Vista Outdoor are passionate and committed to delivering quality products to our customers. Our culture centers on an engaged and accountable workforce. Our goal is to attract and retain a diverse workforce: rich in talent, background, ideas and experience.
Vista Outdoor is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristics protected by law. The EEO Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
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