Global Sourcing Director – Racing Helmets

Revelyst; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

PTO

Gear discounts

Job summary

Revelyst, a global leader in performance gear, seeks a Director of Global Sourcing to drive strategy and supplier partnerships across the globe. Based in Irvine, CA, you will lead a cross-functional team to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity for racing helmets and components.

You will shape sourcing roadmaps, negotiate complex contracts, and ensure ethical sourcing while collaborating with R&D, Operations, and Finance to accelerate innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
• 10–15+ years in global sourcing or procurement with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in managing international sourcing teams and global supplier networks.
• Deep understanding of helmet manufacturing processes (injection molding, composites, EPS foam, textiles).
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills.
• Experience supporting new product development and cross-functional work.
• Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and decision-making abilities.
• Fluent in English; additional languages a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead global sourcing strategies for racing helmets and components.
• Build and manage a high-performing global sourcing team across regions.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships for quality and cost competitiveness.
• Drive year-over-year cost savings via negotiation, VE, and supplier consolidation.
• Lead supplier selection and onboarding for new product development with timelines and cost targets.
• Oversee supplier performance management including scorecards and audits.
• Conduct global market and commodity analysis to identify trends and risks.
• Champion sustainability, compliance, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Operations, and Finance to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Lead Make vs. Buy analyses and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Negotiate and manage complex supplier agreements including exclusivity and IP protections.

Skills

Global sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Supplier development

Cross-functional leadership

Financial modeling

Decision making

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

APICS CSCP

CPSM/IS Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Job description

Revelyst, a global leader in performance gear, seeks a Director of Global Sourcing to drive strategy and supplier partnerships across the globe. Based in Irvine, CA, you will lead a cross-functional team to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity for racing helmets and components.

You will shape sourcing roadmaps, negotiate complex contracts, and ensure ethical sourcing while collaborating with R&D, Operations, and Finance to accelerate innovation.