Sourcing Manager

Our success is a result of the diversity of the Big Ass Fans team. Are you seeking an opportunity to work with extraordinary people with an entrepreneurial spirit? Do you have something that sets you apart from the rest? With a bias for action, we want you to #livelifebigass and bring the next great BAF product to market. From our customers to our employees, we are passionate about what we can accomplish together. If this sounds exciting to you, you might be exactly what we need on our team.

Big Ass Fans is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to lead our sourcing team at our Lexington, KY headquarters. This candidate will be responsible for successfully leading our sourcing initiatives, developing strategic partnerships, and meeting sourcing key performance indicators.

Responsibilities

• Champion for meeting sourcing department key performance indicators.
• Provide leadership and guidance to commodity managers.
• Ensure sourcing strategy aligns with business objectives.
• Advanced Electronics, Circuit Board, Metals, Motors, Reducers Plastics, and contract manufacturing sourcing experience.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering on Make/Buy decisions for Operations.
• Work closely with Quality and Safety leaders to understand supplier requirements and ensure partners meet those requirements.
• Ensure all sourcing procedures are followed.
• Lead team to source for total best cost - includes cost, inventory, logistics and service.
• Develop yearly sourcing strategy with commodity managers.
• Work closely with engineering to meet project objectives.
• Support purchasing team objectives.
• Act as an escalation point for Commodity Managers.
• Ensure MRP systems and processes align with objectives.
• Seek continuous improvement opportunities for sourcing.
• Work closely with all Madison Industries teams on synergy opportunities.
• Actively identify and resolve potential supply issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a relevant field
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing processes, and product prints for all commodities sourced - Electronics, Metals, Motors, Reducers, Plastics
• 5 years of experience in leading a sourcing team with strong strategy knowledge
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities in a commodity leader role
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills
• Proven ability to deliver results, effectively build relationships both internal and external, and communicate well with all organizational levels
• Earn others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieve results with little oversight

Why live life Big Ass?

You're not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; it's BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join us as we build something truly remarkable!

You want benefits? We've got your health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) and more. You want Big Ass Benefits? Join us in the cantina for a catered lunch followed by a game of Ping-Pong, Pool or Cornhole. Did we meet our daily goals today? Let's open the beer fridge and play a game of pool! Don't forget to attend the latest BAF-sponsored social outing.

Big Ass Fans, a perennial honoree among "Best Places to Work" offers employees competitive pay and a challenging and rewarding work environment!

Why haven't you applied yet?

Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

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