Sourcing Operations Manager

1 week ago


Austin, Texas, United States KOMPAN Inc Americas Full time
About the Role

KOMPAN Inc Americas is seeking a highly skilled Sourcing Manager to lead our end-to-end sourcing operations in the United States. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for analyzing spending, negotiating with key suppliers, and developing partnerships to drive year-on-year savings and value add.

We are a global leader with a strong focus on people, passion, progress, and performance. Our mission is to create healthier and happier communities by delivering innovative play and fitness solutions. We're KOMPAN - let's play

About Us

For over 50 years, KOMPAN has been a pioneer in designing and building commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities. In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, we design, manufacture, and install over 1,000 sites per month across 90 countries. Our North American headquarters in Austin, Texas, supports field sales across the U.S. and Canada.

We take pride in our commitment to the global environment, exceeding sustainability efforts by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage the U.S. supply portfolio and strategy
  • Oversee vendor agreements, analyze spend, and set priorities with stakeholders
  • Negotiate with key suppliers to ensure savings and value add, including year-on-year savings on indirect spend
  • Ensure availability of products and price negotiations, including indirect categories of third-party products
  • Generate and implement efficient sourcing strategies, develop ordering procedures and policies, and ensure efficient system handling processes
  • Drive relationships with key stakeholders and work in conjunction with our global headquarters to ensure sustainable growth, savings, and value for the business
  • Leverage buying power through consolidation of suppliers while building robust relationships with key providers
  • Optimize sourcing procedures to attain maximum efficiency

This role includes up to 25% travel.

Requirements
  • College degree with 5+ years of experience in procurement and/or sourcing of indirect and third-party product categories
  • Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management
  • Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgment with strong negotiation skills
  • Strong project management and leadership skills
  • Ability to negotiate and sustain networking relationships
  • Comfortable with collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data
  • Self-driving and goal-oriented, with experience in translating stakeholder requirements into business solutions
Perks and Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule
  • Mileage reimbursement

KOMPAN Inc Americas is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.


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