Head of Strategy and Analysis

Strategic Sourcing Manager

At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

Location Details: 14460 Varsity Brands Way, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must be able to work from the designated location without company-sponsored relocation

Work Hours: M-F, 8-5p / 9-6p (Friday WFH)

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to ensure that a company's procurement operations are cost-effective, efficient, and aligned with overall business objectives. The individual will ensure that procurement operations align with the company's goals, supply chain requirements, and sustainability objectives.

Global Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute a global sourcing strategy to meet the company's objectives, balancing cost, quality, and delivery timelines across regions.

Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers to ensure high-quality products/services and reliability.

Continuously monitor and analyze sourcing performance to identify opportunities for cost reductions, process improvements, and efficiency gains.

Market Research and Analysis: Conduct market research to stay updated on global sourcing trends, pricing, and supplier innovations. Assess supplier performance and market conditions regularly to adjust sourcing strategies.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product development, procurement, quality assurance, finance, and logistics teams to ensure alignment of sourcing strategies with business needs and goals.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate sourcing risks, such as geopolitical factors, supply chain disruptions, and currency fluctuations. Sustainability and Compliance: Ensure sourcing practices are aligned with corporate sustainability goals, ethical sourcing standards, and compliance with global regulatory requirements.

Develop and present reports on sourcing activities, supplier performance, cost savings, and strategic initiatives to senior management.

Familiarity with fabric-raw material textiles

Proficient in apparel/softlines development process which includes full product lifecycle management activities (i.e. pattern/grading; Strong financial acumen to understand and interpret financial data, including budgets, cost structures, and key metrics

Analytical skills with the ability to assess data and market trends

Cross-cultural competency and experience managing international suppliers

Organizes, plans, and manages projects

4-year College degree or equivalent business experience preferred

~ This job operates in a professional office environment. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC's, laptop, telephone will be required.

The ability to communicate with customers and colleagues using the following but not limited to radio, walkie talkie, text message and email is required. The ability to lift, bend, push, pull and manipulate equipment that is a minimum of 30 lbs. We champion community.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability

• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.