Senior Sourcing Manager

RED CAT HOLDINGS•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Sr. Sourcing Manager with over a decade of experience to architect and lead our global supply base strategy. You will be responsible for the commercial success of our high-volume manufacturing lines by identifying the right partners, locking in competitive cost structures, and mitigating long-term risk. This is a high-visibility role focused on negotiation, category mastery, and supplier relationship management.

Requirements

10+ Years of Experience: Senior-level experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Global Procurement within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
High-Volume Expertise: Proven success in sourcing for products that scale from initial launch to sustained, high-output production.
Financial Acumen: Strong ability to analyze supplier financial health and commodity market trends to predict and prevent price escalations.
Global Footprint: Proven track record of managing international supply chains and navigating global logistics and trade compliance.
Contractual Expertise: Deep experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts and legal frameworks.

Nice To Haves

Contractual Mastery: Expert-level knowledge of commercial law as it pertains to supply contracts, indemnification, and intellectual property.
People Leadership: Experience managing or mentoring a team of sourcing specialists or commodity managers is preferred.
Strategic Vision: Ability to look ahead to secure capacity before the market tightens.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or professional sourcing certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Create and execute long-term sourcing roadmaps for high-volume commodities to ensure the business is protected from market volatility.
Act as the lead negotiator for multi-million dollar Master Service Agreements (MSAs). You will define pricing tiers, payment terms, and liability frameworks that protect the company.
Identify and vet Tier 1 global suppliers. Conduct deep-dive business reviews and performance audits to ensure vendors scale alongside our production volumes.
Drive aggressive "Total Cost of Ownership" (TCO) reductions through competitive bidding (RFx), global benchmarking, and value-chain analysis.
Map the multi-tier supply chain to identify and eliminate single points of failure, ensuring that high-volume production is never compromised by regional or vendor-specific issues.
Present sourcing business cases and "make vs. buy" analyses to leadership to drive strategic investment decisions.