Director of Global Sourcing

Big Ass FansLexington, 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.
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