YETI Coolers:
Senior Manager, Supplier Development Job in Austin, VT

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 Senior Manager, Supplier Development located in Austin, Texas will report to the Director of Global Supply Chain. This will be a critical role that impacts how we develop and research global suppliers early on in our new product development process. The role will be responsible for strategically sourcing new supplier relationships and will own the risk assessment of suppliers for all our categories. This will be a highly cross functional and collaborative role working closely with multiple departments including but not limited to; Category Management, Procurement, Marketing, IT, New Product Development, Engineering, and Program Management Teams.
 
Responsibilities:
Define and implement supplier development strategies to improve YETIs supply base to support category growth
Work with the Innovation team to understand the product roadmap in order to analyze and research suppliers early on in the Gate Review Process
Create a database of strategic suppliers based on a holistic analysis of location, commitment to social responsibility, financial stability, technology, quality systems, trade agreements and cost.
Identify suppliers early in the innovation cycle that align supplier competency to product requirements
Develop a supplier launch plan and project schedule that aligns with the category speed to market objectives
Build should-cost analysis and drive out waste to ensure cost targets are achieved
Communicate technical requirements to suppliers
Qualify suppliers for audit readiness and coordinate with appropriate teams to execute audits
Implement, monitor, and report on supplier quality and capability
Identify suppliers with Lean process manufacturing readiness 
Prepare and present supplier performance results to management
40% or less travel 
Qualifications & Attributes:
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field
MBA preferred
8+ years of experience in supplier strategy or supplier development
4+ years of leadership experience
Experience working with suppliers in the soft goods and injection molding industries is highly preferred
Team player with demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at various organizations levels internally and externally
Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal formats
Demonstrate successful negotiation skills
Ability to work within a highly dynamic organization
Ability to influence without authority
YETI is an Equal Opportunity Employer