Sourcing Manager (Sports Goods)

Job Summary

The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for developing and managing sourcing strategies for sports goods. The role involves supplier identification, negotiation, cost optimization, quality assurance, and ensuring timely procurement while maintaining compliance with industry standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable domestic and international suppliers for sports goods
• Develop long-term sourcing strategies aligned with company cost, quality, and delivery goals.
• Maintain a strong supplier database and backup vendors.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, MOQs, tooling costs, and contracts.
• Implement cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with production, inventory, and sales teams for demand forecasting.
• Work with R&D/design teams for new product development.

Experience

• 5-8 years of sourcing/procurement experience in sports goods
• Strong knowledge of sports goods manufacturing processes.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.

Qualification

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.