Sourcing Specialist

At PlayPower, we are not just a company; we’re a passionate family of brands dedicated to creating moments of joy and inspiration through play. As a global leader in crafting premier recreational equipment, our mission is to ignite imaginations and fuel creativity in people of all ages. By joining our team of over 1600 employees across the world, you are joining a community that believes in the Power of Play! If you're ready to make a lasting impact and bring laughter and fun to the lives of children and adults, explore our exciting opportunities to help us to create a world where play knows no limits.

Company Values:

• Honesty and Integrity

• Respect and Caring for Others

• Openness and Collaboration

• Individual and Team Accountability

• Passion and Purpose

The Sourcing Specialist primary responsibilities will include conducting strategic sourcing activities supporting the organization's objectives for value-driven vendor partnerships and focusing on risk management, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Participates in supplier negotiations and contract preparation using structured processes. Coordinates with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, and service requirements and standards. Supports vendor partnerships and monitors performance using established KPIs, goals, and scorecards. Integrates new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials. Review market intelligence and analysis to anticipate price fluctuations and work collaboratively with all functions of PlayPower.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, track, and ensure completion of sourcing activities and initiatives.

• Supports in conducting sourcing events for mid-low Tail Spend opportunities.

• Help to develop, document, and implement processes and systems in support of company goals. (Sourcing demand requisition process)

• Support the Business Analytic team in monthly KPI reporting.

• Executes competitive bid events (e.g., RFQ) for small to medium-sized projects, evaluates supplier bids, and provides an award recommendation to the end user(s)

• Monitors contract and pricing compliance between PlayPower and suppliers.

• Support New Product Development sourcing needs.

• Ensure suppliers comply with all required federal, national, regional, and local laws and guidelines. Help to develop and maintain the supplier registration process.

• Manage vendor setup process in collaboration with the finance AP team.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Estimated travel requirement is 10-20%.

Competencies include

• Experience working in a centralized procurement organization servicing multiple businesses and multiple facilities, preferably in manufacturing.

• Ability to lead cross-functional and cross-business unit projects.

• Experience, knowledge, and competency in materials for industrial manufacturing companies.

• Strong negotiation skills, with a proven track record of negotiating both short- and long-term agreements.

• Demonstrated success in leading Working Capital (inventory, terms) and lead time improvement initiatives.

• Broad Supply Chain experience.

• Proven analytic, management, and communication skills.

• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.

Qualifications include

• High School Diploma required

• Bachelor’s degree: degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or other related business discipline preferred

• 1 - 3 years of related experience in sourcing/commodity management and purchasing is preferred.

• A proven track record of successfully implementing measurable improvement in supply chain.

Key attributes include

• Energetic and engaging personality with executive presence.

• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a strong intellect and a high level of stamina. Without question, the successful candidate must possess the highest level of integrity, loyalty to the team, and trustworthiness.

• Strong team player who can build relationships at all levels of the organization, as well as cultivate key external relationships where needed.

• Ability to deliver results and maintain a sense of urgency.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal.

• Comprehensive planning skills coupled with high capacity to learn and ability to think tactically and strategically.

• Good analytical skills (including process analysis and interpretation skills).

• Strong business and financial acumen.

Company Information and Disclaimer

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment setting or may be exposed to noise if working in or around a production area. Schedule is Monday through Friday, normal business hours. Constantly required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Position Location:

Position is on-site Monday through Friday (8AM-5PM) and not remote eligible. Only under special circumstance(s) will the person be allowed to work remotely and with express written consent of senior leadership.

Compensation:

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications, aligning with industry standards. The salary range for Monett, MO, is also based upon geographical market standards for the industry and position in those areas.

PlayPower and its subsidiaries, PLAYPOWER, offers a competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, paid time off, health insurance, and 401(K) for full-time positions.

Qualified candidates only. Although we appreciate all interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Reference checks and pre-employment drug testing will be conducted.

Disclaimer:

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting but could be higher based on education, experience, and the location of the position. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual's education, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the job description for accurate starting pay range information or feel free to discuss this with an HR professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This position may be eligible for bonuses based on company discretion.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. PLAYPOWER reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.

EEOC Statement:

PlayPower and all subsidiaries are committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, and military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.