Lamplight has been in business for over 50 years and continues to grow year over year with innovative products such as the TIKI Brand Patio Fire Pit and Bitefighter LED String Lights. This is an exciting time to join Lamplight and help us GROW FASTER and RAISE THE BAR!

As the Global Sourcing Manager you are responsible for global supply strategy development, contract negotiations, new supplier identification and strategic sourcing of finished goods and sub-components that deliver optimum results for Lamplight's business. The position will also have responsibility to maintain the supplier relationships, annual negotiations and proactive development of supply opportunities outside of China for supply resiliency.

• Create and execute global sourcing strategies that deliver on Lamplight's business needs, supports W.C. Bradley's integrated global supply base initiatives for supply chain optimization, supplier consolidation and supplier relationship management.
• Identify and develop new global manufacturing partners that provide value to both Lamplight and W.C. Bradley's globally integrated supply base with solutions driving speed to market, implementation of innovative technologies, higher product quality levels, and competitive total costs.
• Drive supply chain resiliency through discovery and development of new supply opportunities outside of China with the goal to reduce supply chain risks and to lower total costs, delivery lead time and inventory.
• Responsible for Lamplight's annual global quoting and negotiation process for upcoming seasons including using current commodity and currency trends that result in most favorable results for Lamplight.
• Lead the global sourcing teams with all NPD activities, bringing expertise relative to product sourcing, project deliverables, supplier management and make vs buy evaluations.
• Provide direction, leadership and mentoring to members of the global sourcing team that support Global Supply Chain leadership policies, initiatives, and goals.
• Develop and execute process improvement initiatives that drive operational improvements and productivity for Lamplight.

• Business Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field of study.
• Three to Five years supplier sourcing experience within a global supply chain environment.
• Demonstrated experience in relationship, negotiation, and supplier contract management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management techniques and processes and working in a cross-functional product development environment.
• Experienced in using SAP ERP and IBP tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the United States and internationally, up to 15% of the time.

Certified Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) is preferred.

Experience with CPG is preferred.

Lamplight Farms is on the border of Butler and Menomonee Falls, just off I-45. At Lamplight, we provide a HYBRID work environment, balancing in-office requirements with work from home opportunities.

This position is eligible for the complete benefit package offered by our parent company, the W.C. Bradley Co, and includes paid time off for holidays, vacation, and additional vacation purchase option; generous 401K company match; paid time off for volunteering; eligibility in the annual company bonus program; adjusted summer hours and MUCH MORE!