Sourcing Operations Manager

Callaway Golf • Carlsbad, CA

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About The Position

Callaway Golf Company is a premium golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation and premium craftsmanship, Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories—setting the standard for performance in the game of golf. Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to leave the past behind while moving the game forward. For more information, please visit https://www.callawaygolf.com

Requirements

• Ability to manage sub-contract suppliers, with high volume/value fabricated parts/component contracts in both foreign and domestic markets.
• Ability to manage long lead-time product deliveries in support of production.
• Working knowledge of assembly & manufacturing processes.
• Thorough knowledge of Purchasing Law and Uniform Commercial Code.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and negotiating skills.
• Excellent communication skills, written & verbal.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Thorough understanding of financial impact of decisions.
• Demonstrated success in developing and fostering relationships with suppliers while driving lower costs, superior performance, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university.
• Minimum 5 years related experience and/or training/ or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Purchasing in a Manufacturing/Engineered Product environment.
• Interfacing with manufacturing engineering and program management teams.
• Experience in executing Global Supply Chain initiatives & strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the operations team to support strategic sourcing projects.
• Manages the sourcing deals, contracts, delivery, and quality for a complete procurement cycle, ensuring the commercial and cost saving benefits are realized at the P&L level and ensuring on time delivery with the suppliers.
• Ensures the complete follow through of project supports from managing the product/supplier sourcing to execution to supplier delivery and quality.
• Identifies opportunities for operational excellence and cost saving.
• Develops best practice processes and works together with Finance and IT to enhance the ERP set up.
• Works with product teams for identification of strategic suppliers and evaluates vendor reliability.
• Reviews and negotiates supply contracts, subcontractor agreements, and other terms and conditions.
• Organize and execute regular supplier site evaluations and audits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level