Job Description
Position Summary
We are looking for a Sr. Sourcing Manager with over a decade of experience to architect and lead our global supply base strategy. You will be responsible for the commercial success of our high-volume manufacturing lines by identifying the right partners, locking in competitive cost structures, and mitigating long-term risk.
This is a high-visibility role focused on negotiation, category mastery, and supplier relationship management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Global Sourcing Strategy: Create and execute long-term sourcing roadmaps for high-volume commodities to ensure the business is protected from market volatility.
- Master Negotiations: Act as the lead negotiator for multi-million dollar Master Service Agreements (MSAs). You will define pricing tiers, payment terms, and liability frameworks that protect the company.
- Supplier Development: Identify and vet Tier 1 global suppliers. Conduct deep-dive business reviews and performance audits to ensure vendors scale alongside our production volumes.
- Cost Leadership: Drive aggressive "Total Cost of Ownership" (TCO) reductions through competitive bidding (RFx), global benchmarking, and value-chain analysis.
- Risk Management: Map the multi-tier supply chain to identify and eliminate single points of failure, ensuring that high-volume production is never compromised by regional or vendor-specific issues.
- Executive Influence: Present sourcing business cases and "make vs. buy" analyses to leadership to drive strategic investment decisions.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ Years of Experience: Senior-level experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Global Procurement within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- High-Volume Expertise: Proven success in sourcing for products that scale from initial launch to sustained, high-output production.
- Financial Acumen: Strong ability to analyze supplier financial health and commodity market trends to predict and prevent price escalations.
- Global Footprint: Proven track record of managing international supply chains and navigating global logistics and trade compliance.
- Contractual Expertise: Deep experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts and legal frameworks.
Additional Desired Qualifications
- Contractual Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of commercial law as it pertains to supply contracts, indemnification, and intellectual property.
- People Leadership: Experience managing or mentoring a team of sourcing specialists or commodity managers is preferred.
- Strategic Vision: Ability to look ahead to secure capacity before the market tightens.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or professional sourcing certifications are a plus.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
- May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walk-throughs, or emergency response situations.
- Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.
- Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed
- Requires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.
Background Check
This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.
EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure
Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.
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Compensation: Base pay, plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.