Rogue Fitness
Manager - Global Sourcing & Supplier Strategy
Columbus, Ohio
No sponsorshipDetected 12 days ago
SQLData AnalysisNegotiationExcelSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementERPGD&TMechanical DesignCommunication
About the role
- This role spans both domestic and international supplier markets - identifying the best source globally, qualifying it to Rogue's standards, and handing it off ready to run.
- The Sourcing Engineer will work cross functionally with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Procurement and will report to the Director of Financial Engineering.
- This role is onsite at the Rogue campus in Columbus, OH.
Responsibilities
- Manage international sourcing considerations including landed cost analysis, import duties and tariff exposure, lead time variability, and logistics complexity for globally sourced components
- Issue and manage RFQs
- analyze bids and lead initial negotiations to establish competitive pricing, terms, and contractual foundations
- Build should-cost models to support data-driven negotiations and validate supplier pricing against market benchmarks
- Lead sourcing activity for new product introductions from concept through first production run
- Own end-to-end supplier and product qualification documentation - approved vendor records, negotiated rates, quality history, and capability assessments - and execute a complete, transition-ready handoff to Procurement for ongoing management
- Collaborate closely with Procurement to align on handoff standards and ensure qualified suppliers integrate smoothly into steady-state purchasing operations
- Maintain accurate supplier and cost data in Rogue's ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics) throughout the qualification lifecycle
- Issue and manage RFQs; analyze bids and lead initial negotiations to establish competitive pricing, terms, and contractual foundations
- Proven negotiation skills and the ability to build and evaluate supplier relationships with a critical, structured approach
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field from a Tier 1 University
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to both domestic and international supply bases
- Familiarity with international sourcing considerations including landed cost modeling, tariff and duty structures, import compliance, and cross-border logistics
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for cost modeling and data analysis
- working knowledge of SQL for querying and analyzing large datasets
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
Nice to have
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
- APICS, CSCP, or CPIM certification a plus
- By applying to Rogue, regardless of the platform you choose to use, you are agreeing to Rogue's preferred methods of communication (i.e. text message).
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
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