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Big Ass Fans is seeking an experienced Sourcing Category Manager (Commodity Manager) to join our purchasing team at our Lexington, KY headquarters. This role is a key member of the procurement team responsible for ensuring the continuous supply of assigned commodities and maintaining thorough market knowledge of assigned commodities.
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing engagements by partnering with stakeholders to define business requirements, identify potential suppliers, conduct negotiations, and execute contracts that represent best value for BAF.
Develop and improve business partnerships with current and new suppliers. Partnerships should emphasize sourcing stability and driving total cost savings. Consideration should be given to material cost savings; reductions to working capital costs; risk mitigation; as well as sustainability.
Conduct onsite supplier plant and factory visits to examine and learn about products, services, and processes.
Negotiate the cost and lead time with approved suppliers.
Gains knowledge of BAF commodities - motors, etc. and seeks opportunities that support BAF's procurement strategy.
Manage and report sourcing and cost savings initiatives to senior management.
Resolve issues related to supplier quality, pricing, and delivery in a timely manner.
Evaluate forecasts to formulate long term material plans.
Minimize freight costs.
Dual-source critical parts and components.
Manage Supplier delivery performance.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration or related field
4 years of demonstrated experience in the purchasing|supply chain field with a focus on Strategic Sourcing
Ability to earn trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieve results with little oversight
Good communication skills and ability to excel in a cross-cultural, global team environment
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring strong communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills
Why live life Big Ass?

Youre not just a member of the Big Ass Fans team; its BIGGER than us. We are a Madison Industries company - one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison Industries has fostered and built exceptional companies that are essential to our collective health and well-being. Come join us as we build something truly remarkable!

You want benefits? Weve got your health insurance, life insurance, 401(k) and more. You want Big Ass Benefits? Join us in the cantina for a catered lunch followed by a game of Ping-Pong, Pool or Cornhole. Did we meet our daily goals today? Lets open the beer fridge and play a game of pool! Dont forget to attend the latest BAF-sponsored social outing.

Big Ass Fans, a perennial honoree among Best Places to Work offers employees competitive pay and a challenging and rewarding work environment!
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Big Ass Fans is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Big Ass Fans maintains an environment where each individual is valued and respected. Individuals are expected to understand and comply with OSHA and ISO 9001 standards and procedures. Individuals are expected to apply safe work methods when performing the job requirements in hazardous and non-hazardous environments to avoid injury to self to co-workers or damage to property. Individuals are expected to report unsafe work conditions or equipment operation to supervisors immediately and observe all safety rules.

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