Global Sourcing Manager

Traeger Grills•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Global Sourcing Manager to join our team and drive strategic sourcing initiatives that support quality, cost, sustainability, and continuous improvement across our global supply chain. You will lead global sourcing strategies, supplier management, and cost optimization initiatives for pellet grills, accessories, and related components. This role is responsible for developing and managing a high-performing supplier base throughout the world, ensuring competitive cost structures, and high service levels. The ideal candidate is a strong negotiator, an expert in Asian supply markets, and a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, consumer-product environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, International Business, or related field.
7+ years of sourcing or supply chain experience, preferably in consumer goods or durable goods (outdoor products, appliances, grills, sporting goods, etc.).
Extensive experience working with teams and suppliers in Asia, including China or Southeast Asia.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
Proven experience improving cost, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
Ability to travel internationally (20–30%) to factories, trade shows, and sourcing hubs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the barbecue/grill, appliance, or metal fabrication industry.
Experience with ERP systems and sourcing analytics tools.
Knowledge of compliance standards (RoHS, REACH, UL/CSA, food-contact materials, etc.)

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for grills, components, electronics, metal parts, plastics, packaging, and accessories.
Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers across China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other key Asian regions.
Build deep supplier partnerships to ensure mutual growth, innovation, and performance.
Lead cost modeling, value engineering, and competitive bidding activities to achieve annual cost-reduction goals.
Manage end-to-end supplier performance focused on costing but also including service, and compliance.
Resolve supply issues quickly and proactively; drive root-cause corrective actions with our Utah based team and suppliers.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, logistics, and product management teams to launch new products on time and on budget.
Support capacity planning, including tooling investments, scaling suppliers, and risk mitigation.
Lead negotiations with our Utah based teams on establishing pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and tooling cost with our suppliers
Conduct total cost of ownership analysis to inform decision-making.
Partner with Manufacturing and Product teams to source new technologies and materials for future grill innovations.
Work closely with Quality teams to implement supplier improvement plans and audits.
Support supply chain forecasting, planning, and inventory strategies.
Work with the team to achieve 3–5% annual cost savings through strategic sourcing initiatives by year-end
Reduce average procurement lead time by 15% within the first 12 months.
Work with the team to create a QBR process that can assess all suppliers and report to the broader team our supplier strengths and weaknesses
Introduce at least 3 new strategic suppliers that enhance product competitiveness within the first year.
Complete all sourcing activities within approved budgets, with less than 10% variance.