Global Sourcing Lead – Product Development
Rhino-Rack
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Job summary
Rhino-Rack is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead the sourcing function within Product Development and shape our global supplier strategy for Clarus Adventure Brands. You will manage RFQs, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost, quality and lead-time improvements across local and international markets.
Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in strategic sourcing, strong collaboration with product and engineering teams, and advanced Excel/ERP experience to support new product development
Qualifications
- 7–10 years’ experience in strategic sourcing or category management
- Experience sourcing technical components and materials
- Offshore supplier management, particularly across China and Taiwan
- Cost modelling, landed cost awareness and supplier negotiations
- Collaboration with product development, engineering, procurement, and external suppliers
- Experience with RFQs, tenders, supplier quotes and contract management
- Advanced ERP/Excel skills and ERP familiarity (NetSuite)
- Bachelor-level qualification in supply chain, engineering, business or related
- Strong stakeholder management across technical and commercial teams
- Continuous improvement mindset focused on cost, quality, lead times and supplier performance
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for new product development to secure the right suppliers and materials
- Drive supplier selection, cost modelling, negotiations and supplier performance management
- Manage complex component categories and build partnerships across local and international markets
- Identify opportunities to improve cost, quality, lead times and overall supply chain efficiency
- Support supplier readiness for new projects and resolve sourcing challenges
- Oversee RFQs, tenders and supplier quote reviews ensuring alignment with requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement across sourcing and procurement processes
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams to support reliable, ethical, high-performing supplier network
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Job description
Rhino-Rack is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead the sourcing function within Product Development and shape our global supplier strategy for Clarus Adventure Brands. You will manage RFQs, negotiate with suppliers, and drive cost, quality and lead-time improvements across local and international markets.
Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in strategic sourcing, strong collaboration with product and engineering teams, and advanced Excel/ERP experience to support new product development
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