Sourcing Analyst

Skullcandy•Park City, UT

About The Position

The Sourcing Specialist analyzes and manages sourcing initiatives intended to improve company performance and reduce costs. The role covers supplier and supply-market analysis, data analysis, cost modeling, strategic sourcing, negotiation planning and execution, supplier qualification, sustainability contributions, and supplier performance management. It serves as a primary business contact for contract manufacturers and represents sourcing throughout the commercialization process for headphones. The position works frequently with Finance, Category, Engineering, Industrial Design, and Packaging. It involves turning market and project information into sourcing options and opportunities that inform Skullcandy’s long-term financial model.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or engineering is preferred.
Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information.
Ability to collect and research data and use intuition and experience to complement data.
Ability to identify data relationships and dependencies.
Ability to design workflows and procedures.
Ability to communicate ideas verbally and in writing, listen and comprehend, keep others informed, and select appropriate communication methods.
Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and commitment to excellence.
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and applies feedback to improve performance.

Responsibilities

Conduct supplier and supply-market analysis, including analysis of currency fluctuations, productivity rates, geopolitical and labor stability, and labor costs.
Compile and analyze data on costing, materials, supplier performance, and RFQs to support procurement decisions and cost-saving initiatives.
Construct detailed cost models and purchase-price analyses for products and services, including supplier visits and detailed bill-of-materials analysis.
Analyze projects and develop structured sourcing options and opportunities for the company’s long-term financial model.
Create pre-negotiation plans, lead and participate in supplier negotiations, and conduct post-negotiation debriefs and follow-through.
Identify potential suppliers and execute strategic sourcing processes, including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs for new and existing suppliers.
Actively participate in the supplier qualification team, including auditing and qualifying new and existing vendors.
Contribute to Skullcandy’s sustainability efforts and initiatives.
Serve as the main business contact for contract manufacturers, establishing, communicating, and managing supplier relationships and processes.
Monitor, report on, manage, and continuously improve supplier performance using vendor scorecards and regular communication with manufacturing partners.
Collaborate with Finance, Category, Engineering, Industrial Design, and Packaging.
Represent sourcing from start to finish in the headphone commercialization process.