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Global Sourcing Specialist

Bushnell
Full-time
On-site
Overland Park, KS
$55,700 - $83,500 USD yearly
The Global Sourcing Specialist will focus on our Golf & Hunt brands and lead the total effort related to driving competitive advantage and cost savings from sourcing initiatives. This individual will be a member of a cross-functional team responsible for the development, planning, execution, and communication of sourcing strategies that meet or exceed Margin, Working Capital, Cash Flow, and Customer Experience targets. A key objective of this role will be to support the product development process to facilitate on time, on quality, on cost launch to market. 

This position reports to the Senior Manager, Sourcing and is based out of our Overland Park, KS office.

As the Global Sourcing Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to: 
  • 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, 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
  • Conduct Make vs Buy Analysis on products
     
You have: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant area required
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in global strategic sourcing or procurement including supplier selection and supplier management
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials
  • Strong influencing/negotiation skills and change management experience with the ability to successfully manage complexity and multiple priorities
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Quick learner with interest in understanding and applying global supplier best practices
  • Ability to work independently to deliver results and influence stakeholders internally and externally
  • Ability to take accountability for driving results and overcoming challenges
  • 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
Pay Range:
$55,700.00 - $83,500.00

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veteran/Disabled

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