Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to ensure supply base competitiveness, innovation, and capacity resilience.
Partner closely with Product Managers, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure supplier capabilities align with technical and commercial requirements.
Jointly define capability and performance gaps and collaborate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish structured improvement plans with key suppliers.
Cost Management & Commercial Negotiation
Lead negotiation of pricing, tooling investments, capacity commitments, and commercial terms.
Support cost analysis, benchmarking, and value engineering initiatives to meet savings targets while ensuring product and quality integrity.
Lead contract management activities, including negotiation, execution, and ongoing compliance with commercial and legal terms.
Maintain accurate supplier data and cost information within PLM, Oracle, and sourcing systems.
WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN
Professional Experience
7+ years of experience in sourcing and procurement within the bicycle industry or a related manufacturing field.
Proven experience in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and contract management.
Familiarity with global sourcing, supplier dynamics in Asia, and international trade practices
Solid knowledge of manufacturing cost drivers, product cost breakdowns, and VA/VE (value analysis/value engineering) practices.
Strong understanding of the bicycle industry supply chain, including vendor dynamics, manufacturing processes, and cost structures is a plus
Skills and Competencies
Strategic sourcing knowledge (e.g., category management, supplier segmentation)
Negotiation and contract management
Supplier relationship management (SRM)
Data analysis skills (Excel, Power BI, or other analytics tools)
ERP systems experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or Coupa)
Certifications (Optional but Valuable)
CPSM – Certified Professional in Supply Management (ISM)
CSCP – Certified Supply Chain Professional (APICS)
CIPS – Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
Lean/Six Sigma certification for process improvement
Soft Skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Analytical thinking and proactive problem-solving
Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, finance, and operations
Project management and strategic mindset
Travel
Willingness to travel 10–20% for supplier visits, factory audits, and industry events
