Sourcing Manager – Assembly JOB SUMMARY The Sourcing Manager is responsible for supporting and executing strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost efficiency, strengthen supplier partnerships, and ensure the reliable and timely supply of goods and services. The Sourcing Manager will collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams and external suppliers to align sourcing strategies with business objectives while ensuring procurement is both cost-effective and timely. Focus Category: Bike, Frameset, Wheel Assembly HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Category Management & Strategic Support Support sourcing strategies for the assigned category in alignment with company goals, cost targets, product development timelines, and manufacturing plans. Conduct regular category reviews to assess supplier competitiveness, market trends, risk exposure, and innovation opportunities. Ensure category strategy supports both short-term execution and long-term business growth. Maintain an up-to-date understanding of category cost drivers, supply market dynamics, and technology trends. Supplier Selection & Development Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, including regular business reviews, supplier development plans. Lead supplier selection processes by defining sourcing criteria, issuing RFPs, coordinating cross-functional evaluations, and making recommendations based on cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and risk factors. Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to ensure supply base competitiveness, innovation, and capacity resilience. Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure supplier capabilities align with technical and commercial requirements. Jointly define capability and performance gaps and collaborate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish structured improvement plans with key suppliers. Cost Management & Commercial Negotiation Lead negotiation of pricing, tooling investments, capacity commitments, and commercial terms. Support cost analysis, benchmarking, and value engineering initiatives to meet savings targets while ensuring product and quality integrity. Lead contract management activities, including negotiation, execution, and ongoing compliance with commercial and legal terms. Maintain accurate supplier data and cost information within PLM, Oracle, and sourcing systems. WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN Professional Experience 7+ years of experience in sourcing and procurement within the bicycle industry or a related manufacturing field. Proven experience in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and contract management. Familiarity with global sourcing, supplier dynamics in Asia, and international trade practices Solid knowledge of manufacturing cost drivers, product cost breakdowns, and VA/VE (value analysis/value engineering) practices. Strong understanding of the bicycle industry supply chain, including vendor dynamics, manufacturing processes, and cost structures is a plus Skills and Competencies Strategic sourcing knowledge (e.g., category management, supplier segmentation) Negotiation and contract management Supplier relationship management (SRM) Data analysis skills (Excel, Power BI, or other analytics tools) ERP systems experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Coupa) Certifications (Optional but Valuable) CPSM – Certified Professional in Supply Management (ISM) CSCP – Certified Supply Chain Professional (APICS) CIPS – Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Lean/Six Sigma certification for process improvement Soft Skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Analytical thinking and proactive problem-solving Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, finance, and operations Project management and strategic mindset Travel Willingness to travel 10–20% for supplier visits, factory audits, and industry events Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. 1974 We are riders—that fact has guided our every decision since 1974. When quality tires weren't around, we strove to make the best. When people wanted to ride cruisers in the dirt, we made the first production mountain bike. When roadies wanted to go faster, we doubled-down on carbon and built our own wind tunnel. And when we saw kids struggling to focus in school, we began supporting Outride to help promote better health through cycling. Specialized. Made for riders, by riders.

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