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Rogue Fitness lists this Manager - Global Sourcing & Supplier Strategy opportunity in columbus, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
The Sourcing Engineer will lead new supplier and product qualification for Rogue's Financial Engineering team, ensuring every new source meets Rogue's cost, quality, and operational standards before transitioning to Procurement for steady‑state management. 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.
Location & Work Arrangements
This role is onsite at the Rogue campus in Columbus, OH. Remote work is not available. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers across domestic and international markets for assigned commodities including steel, aluminum, hardware, coatings, subassemblies, services, packaging, components, and other categories as the business requires
Manage international sourcing considerations including landed cost analysis, import duties and tariff exposure, lead time variability, and logistics complexity for globally sourced components
Detailed understanding of the internal manufacturing processes and products
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
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field from a Tier 1 University; MBA required
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
Demonstrated experience qualifying suppliers for metal fabricated components (steel, aluminum, sheet metal, machined parts) across global markets
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
Experience with ERP/MRP systems; Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
Proven negotiation skills and the ability to build and evaluate supplier relationships with a critical, structured approach
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
APICS, CSCP, or CPIM certification a plus
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Worksite address
columbus, OH, 43224, US
Who can apply
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