Senior Sourcing Manager

Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Job Description:

Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience

Work Experiences:

• 8+ years working with strategic vendor sourcing, procurement, international trade or similar work experience
• 2+ years of experience supervising others
• Retail experience preferred

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external
• Advanced organizational skills required to mitigate risk and meet multiple deadlines in frequently changing environment
• Ability to analyze, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts to make effective business decisions
• Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems
• Builds and maintains highly skilled and motivated team by leading with integrity, propelling the team to the successful execution of goals and providing developmental opportunities
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle and production management
• Ability to execute seasonal development of vendor matrix, country of origin assessment, and sourcing strategy
• Advance knowledge of Import Logistics, customs, and Factory Compliance. Understanding of Quality Assurance
• Ability to determine Key Performance Indicators, analyze results, formulate and implement corrective action plans
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills required; advanced Excel and Power Point skills preferred

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate pricing with suppliers using fact based approach and market insights driven from cost modeling, commodity and currency impacts and competition
• Lead a team of sourcing managers with category management and financial responsibilities
• Conduct final cost negotiations to achieve financial objectives for assigned category
• Collaborate with Private Brand stakeholders to create the overall strategy for assigned categories
• Identify best practices to evolve process year over year
• Develop aggregate buying and nominated material supplier strategy for area of responsibility in alignment with departmental criteria
• Monitor purchase order conformity and ensure open to buy accuracy
• Prepare and conduct presentations to management and vendors; lead cross functional team meetings as required
• Identify risks that may affect category performance; develop and lead efforts to prevent/mitigate risks
• Identify new suppliers; develop and maintain supplier relationships that achieve Private Brands sourcing strategy, company goals and adhere to Academy's ethical standards
• Develop and monitor KPI's to maximize the achievement of business goals
• Increase technical knowledge of assigned product categories to: improve timelines, mitigate sourcing risks and reduce costs by identifying production run opportunities, re-engineering of products and supplier consolidation
• Implement necessary changes to supplier base after careful risk assessment and category growth opportunities
• Coach and develop a team of Sourcing professionals throughout their employment lifecycle with Academy, inclusive of hiring, conducting annual reviews and managing performance.
• Lead the creation and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures
• Govern supplier training of operational and compliance standards
• Identify areas for process improvement
• Participate in the interview and performance management process for assigned team
• Develop thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures and safety rules
• Duties may change, team members may be required to perform other duties as assigne

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Up to 10% travel required; overnight stays as needed
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.