Ariat International - San Leandro, CA
posted 3 months ago
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Sourcing -- Marketing to lead the sourcing, production, and logistics for all marketing programs, including retail POS, and promotional materials. This position ensures materials are developed, produced, and shipped according to standards and timelines. High energy, strong communication skills, attention to detail, prioritization, and resourcefulness are critical in this fast-paced department. Executing ongoing sourcing, and purchasing activities within assigned scope, drive the creation and oversee the implementation of communication plans, and develop responsibility assignments and timelines. The ability to effectively present and communicate compelling business case and commodity strategies to key leadership and management is essential. Managing SOP, SLA and Vendor Guidelines while partnering internally to create processes and workflows catered to supporting our customers is a key responsibility. Demonstrating functional expertise in RFP, RFQ, RFI standards and processes is crucial. The role involves driving cost analysis and identifying opportunities for cost reductions and negotiations. Developing plans and conducting supplier evaluation and negotiation to gain supplier commitment is also part of the job. Ensuring successful processing of all procurement activities, which includes resolving issues and ensuring seamless maintenance of vendor accounts, and purchase orders/requisitions is a must. Overseeing the marketing material setup process, monitoring stock levels, and placing replenishment orders by partnering with the logistics, material master team, and DC Team is required. The Senior Manager will manage multiple suppliers against cost, quality standards, and delivery targets. Collaborating with cross-functional partners and suppliers on troubleshooting & root causes for quality and/or general issues is expected. The role also involves partnering with departmental peers and teams, recognizing and finding opportunities to coach and support growth for individuals. Assessing current state business processes and making recommendations to standardize and optimize opportunities is part of the job. Providing support in vetting and onboarding of new vendors, leading process improvement initiatives to arrive at best practices, and developing collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to develop, implement, and optimize processes and programs that enable the operations are essential functions. Additionally, providing support to Business Analysts/IT for any system enhancements or implementations is required.