Manager, Product Sourcing and Indirect Procurement

Location
:
Torrance, CA

Company
:
Pelican Products, Inc.

At Pelican, we engineer products that stand up to the world's toughest conditions- because the people who rely on us do too. For nearly 50 years, we've been a trusted partner for military personnel, first responders, outdoor adventurers, and innovators who push the limits.

With a global presence that includes 11 offices, 4 manufacturing facilities, and 4 custom case centers, we create high-performance protective solutions that ensure our customers can focus on what matters most. Whether it's transporting critical medical supplies, securing mission-essential equipment, or keeping expedition gear safe, Pelican products are Built to Protect to Equip for the Mission.

At Pelican, your work has a real-world impact. You'll be part of a team driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and the shared belief that when the mission is critical, failure isn't an option. If you're ready to build something that makes a difference, be part of a team that protects what matters most.

As the Manager, New Product Sourcing & Indirect Procurement, you'll lead sourcing strategies that support both Pelican's new product initiatives and indirect procurement needs. You'll drive cost savings, develop strategic supplier partnerships, support new products from concept through commercialization, and lead a team of procurement professionals.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories, including professional services, IT, Marketing, facilities, MRO, logistics, and other corporate and operational services.
• Identify and deliver measurable cost savings and cost avoidance through competitive sourcing, negotiations, supplier consolidation, contract management, spend analysis, and improved purchasing practices.
• Lead sourcing for new products, product categories, and line extensions from initial concept through commercialization and production.
• Lead, coach, and develop Buyers and procurement team members while establishing clear expectations around sourcing performance, savings, supplier management, responsiveness, and internal customer service.
• Establish and maintain procurement governance, including sourcing procedures, approval workflows, supplier selection documentation, contract controls, and purchasing policy compliance.
• Develop and monitor procurement KPIs, including cost savings, cost avoidance, supplier performance, sourcing activity, compliance, and new product sourcing milestones.
• Partner with Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Logistics, Finance, and other teams to establish sourcing requirements, cost targets, timelines, and supplier strategies.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop domestic and international suppliers and manufacturing partners based on cost, quality, capability, capacity, lead time, service, and supply chain risk.
• Lead RFQs, RFPs, supplier selection, cost analysis, and commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, tooling, minimum order quantities, lead times, contracts, and other sourcing requirements.
• Support product costing, prototypes, tooling, testing, supplier readiness, and production ramp-up to ensure successful transitions from development into commercialization.
• Develop strategic supplier relationships and alternate sources to strengthen competitiveness, supply continuity, performance, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor supplier performance and partner cross-functionally to resolve quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and other supplier issues.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to analyze spend, track procurement savings, measure sourcing results, and identify additional value opportunities.
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