Job description

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

The Sourcing Analyst, Gear & Equipment will be based in Asia and will report to the Sr. Manager, Procurement – located in Austin, TX. The Sourcing Analyst will be responsible for strategically sourcing new suppliers while managing the performance of existing suppliers within Gear & Equipment and other categories as needed.

This will be a highly cross functional and collaborative role working closely with our Operations and Innovation teams including but not limited to: Category Management, New Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Program Management Teams.

Responsibilities:

Source and manage a world-class supply base based upon 3-year strategy plans and product roadmap needs
Define and implement supplier performance and development strategies, evolving YETI’s supply base to support category growth and manage risk
Maintain performance transparency via Supplier Scorecard metrics and Quarterly Business Reviews
Facilitate YETI’s Innovation team in new product development
Conduct competitive intelligence research on new technologies, capabilities, materials, etc. and keep pace with Innovation team
Carry out extensive supplier due diligence via research, on-site supplier evaluations, and overseeing rigorous YETI cross-functional supplier qualification process
Manage the RFQ/RFP process and supplier negotiations
Carry out should-cost analyses
Develop a supplier launch plan and project schedule that aligns with the category speed to market objectives
Execute commercial agreements
Ensure forecasts/orders are delivered to our vendor partners on-time to facilitate bulk production at our T1 vendors
Manage and adjust supplier capacity to align with category demand

Qualifications and Attributes:

Bachelor's Degree required
At least 4 years of sourcing & supplier development experience
Experience working with suppliers in the plastics industry is strongly preferred
Excellent English communication skills in both written and verbal formats
Demonstrate strong negotiation & relationship building skills
Ability to work within a highly dynamic organization
Ability to travel up to 20% internationally

Benefits & Perks:

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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/esg.html.

All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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