Hybrid Sourcing Lead - Temp (Vendor & Cost Strategy)

Outdoor Research LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Outdoor Research LLC is seeking a Temporary Sourcing Lead to support the finished goods vendor space. You will work with Product Team across categories, manage vendor relationships, and help deliver cost-effective products while aligning with schedules.

This hybrid role requires cross-functional collaboration, cost tracking, and negotiations with vendors. The position is 3 days in-office, 3-6 month leave coverage, with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Develop and build relationships with vendors to drive business objectives.
• Manage vendor allocations and capability matrices to ensure the right product at the right factory.
• Support cost tracking, engineered costing, and cost data.
• Negotiate directly with vendors and manage risk to cost.
• Lead projects around process efficiency and sourcing strategy.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Tech Design, Designers, Quality and Planning.

Responsibilities

• Work cross functionally with Product Managers, Tech Design, Designers, Quality and Planning.
• Develop and build relationship with vendors to drive business objectives.
• Manage vendor allocations and capability matrices to ensure the right product is at the right factory.
• Communication internally and externally as needed by the Director and the business.
• Set vendor expectations, manage calendars and ensure seasonal calendar timelines are met.
• Support with cost tracking, engineered costing, and cost data.
• Negotiate directly with Vendors and manage risk to cost.
• Attending fittings and support the Product Team to make cost-effective decisions.
• Monitor and evaluate vendor performance seasonally.
• Problem-solve with Vendors and the Product Team when issues arise.
• Flexible schedule to take Vendor calls after or before normal work hours due to time zone restrictions.
• Lead projects around process efficiency, costing tools, manufacturing improvements, sourcing strategy, etc.
• Collaborate with all departments on various projects, SMUs, and other support as needed.

Skills

Vendor relations

Costing strategies

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor negotiations

Vendor performance management

Sourcing strategy

Project leadership

Time-zone coordination

Job description

Outdoor Research LLC is seeking a Temporary Sourcing Lead to support the finished goods vendor space. You will work with Product Team across categories, manage vendor relationships, and help deliver cost-effective products while aligning with schedules.

This hybrid role requires cross-functional collaboration, cost tracking, and negotiations with vendors. The position is 3 days in-office, 3-6 month leave coverage, with a competitive hourly rate.