Category Manager – Raw Materials & Supplier Strategy

Fanatics Collectibles•Sunnyvale, TX

30d

About The Position

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to own a category, not just execute against it. As a Commodity Manager, you’ll act as the bridge between product innovation and supplier execution—bringing structure to fast-moving demand, managing vendor relationships, and helping translate sourcing strategy into day-to-day results.

Requirements

7+ years experience initiating and negotiating supplier agreements
Experience owning supplier relationships or categories, not just executing POs
Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with competing priorities
Strategic thinker with experience executing a Procurement process
Proven ability to manage relationship with vendors
Ability to perform spend analysis and interpret data into actionable steps
Experience managing spend greater than $50 million
Ability to communicate and present throughout all levels of the organization
Advanced skills in Microsoft applications (experience with Oracle a plus)
Demonstrated project management experience
Excellent decision-making and organizational skills
Sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Define multi-year strategy for ~2-4 priority commodities
Identify opportunities in their commodities via changes in vendors, specs, or demand
Manage and qualify the portfolio of suppliers in the category (including second tier suppliers)
Track and monitor spend patterns and trends to identify opportunity
Establish long-term agreements with select strategic partners that drive improved, service, quality, or cost savings
Manage supplier performance
Track vendor performance and report metrics for improvement
Facilitate monthly meetings to communicate strategy and provide category updates
Clarify specification and production concerns with vendor and act at the bridge between internal users and the vendor
Carryout RFP processes and provide/present costing analysis to leaders across the company
Work with Planning and Production teams to place jobs in accordance with supplier schedule/capabilities
Partner with Quality to drive continuous improvement
Prepare and execute purchase orders with suppliers
Drive change initiatives within Procurement to develop and document best practices
Stabilize day-to-day execution within a category
Improve supplier coordination and responsiveness
Bring structure to incoming demand and prioritization