Director of Global Sourcing

Big Ass Fans•Lexington, KY

28d

About The Position

At Big Ass Fans, we're on a mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive, and we're looking for a Director of Global Sourcing who's ready to play a defining role in that mission. The Director of Global Sourcing at Big Ass Fans (BAF) will be responsible for building and leading a critical pillar of the global organization. This role will oversee sourcing strategy and spend management across U.S. and Asia-based operations, with accountability for global supplier engagement, procurement, trade compliance, and logistics-related contracting. The Director will have end-to-end responsibility for direct and indirect sourcing teams, category strategies, contract negotiations, and governance processes that support operational continuity, risk mitigation, and cost optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or related field
Strong understanding of global supply markets supporting complex, multi-region manufacturing and distribution environments
Progressive experience in global sourcing or strategic procurement
Demonstrated experience managing procurement organizations across multiple regions or business units
Leadership experience with a proven ability to build and develop high-performing teams
Proven experience managing supplier relationships and commercial frameworks at a global scale
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth, and continually evolving environment
Strong analytical capability, with proficiency using data and software tools to drive informed sourcing and contracting decisions
Excellent negotiation skills, particularly in complex, multi-party and cross-border agreements
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Experience working within international, matrixed organizations across cultures and functions
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic leader in developing and managing multiple global categories of material spend.
Lead BAF Procurement to drive the transformation and maturity of the global sourcing organization.
Lead and develop the sourcing team at headquarters as well as regional teams in Asia.
Collaborate cross-functionally to support early supplier involvement and market assessments for new product and supply initiatives.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify, negotiate, and manage global third-party supplier relationships, including supplier and indirect relationship management.
Promote best practice knowledge sharing, governance standards, and consistent category management processes across regions.
Establish contingency plans, remove sourcing and supply chain roadblocks, and escalate risks or issues to executive leadership as appropriate.
Manage and support global contracting activities, including deliverables, timelines, and contract terms, while ensuring alignment with company objectives.
Establish market-based benchmarks for cost, quality, and supply expectations across the supplier base.
Lead cost optimization, value creation, and continuous improvement initiatives across sourced categories.
Define sourcing strategies and translate them into actionable execution plans, managing progress through implementation.
Continuously improve policies, procedures, and tools within the global sourcing and procurement function.
Lead fact-based negotiations of strategic contracts, including supply, logistics, and trade-related agreements.
Oversee key aspects of international trade compliance and global logistics coordination in partnership with internal stakeholders and external providers.