Sourcing Manager

• Location 9700 Commerce Parkway,Lenexa, KS, 66219,United States
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Overview

The Sourcing Manager (MRO/Capex) is a critical strategic and operational leader responsible for all maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) sourcing, capital equipment procurement, and indirect spend management across the company's US and international production facilities. Reporting directly to the VP/Director of Operations, this role will build and manage a world-class procurement function that drives cost savings, supply continuity, and vendor performance in support of our manufacturing operations.

About

Unrivaled Teamwear

Unrivaled Teamwear is the fast-growing parent company behind Gear for Sports and Knights Apparel. Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, we design, decorate, and deliver team gear - tees, fleece, performance wear, outerwear, headwear, and accessories - for customers ranging from big box retailers, college bookstores, golf courses and resorts, and national retailers.

We've grown quickly over the past year and expect that growth to continue. We are looking for motivated candidates looking to grow their career alongside the business.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive MRO procurement strategy supporting automated printing equipment, embroidery machines, and facility infrastructure across all sites.
• Build and manage a preferred vendor program; negotiate master supply agreements, pricing, and SLAs with MRO distributors and OEM parts suppliers.
• Establish min/max inventory levels and safety stock protocols for critical spare parts to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to standardize parts specifications and reduce SKU proliferation.
• Track vendor KPIs including fill rates, lead times, pricing accuracy, and quality; conduct quarterly business reviews.

Capital Equipment Procurement

• Lead end-to-end procurement for capital equipment investments including embroidery machines, DTG/DTF printing systems, heat presses, finishing equipment, and material handling systems.
• Manage competitive RFP/RFQ processes, total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, and vendor negotiations for major equipment purchases.

Indirect Spend Management

• Own procurement strategy for indirect categories including facilities management, janitorial/MRO supplies, office supplies, utilities contracts, packaging materials, and professional services.
• Implement or optimize a Purchase Order (PO) system and approval workflows; enforce procurement policy compliance across facilities.
• Identify and deliver measurable cost savings targets (5-10% YoY) across indirect categories.
• Manage sourcing and vendor relationships for screen printing inks, DTG/DTF inks, embroidery threads, stabilizers, and related production consumables.
• Negotiate volume pricing agreements and rebate structures with key consumable suppliers.
• Monitor market pricing trends (raw materials, dye costs) and proactively manage supply risk.

International & Multi-Site Coordination

• Coordinate procurement activities across multiple US production facilities and international operations; ensure global consistency in procurement standards and reporting.
• Navigate import/export regulations, customs requirements, and cross-border logistics for international equipment and consumable purchases.
• Identify and develop regional supply sources internationally to reduce costs and lead times at international facilities.
• Lead or support implementation and optimization of procurement/ERP modules (SAP, Net Suite, Oracle, Coupa).
• Develop procurement dashboards and monthly spend analytics to provide visibility to Operations and Finance leadership.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain,…