Job Description:

Overview
Rogue Fitness is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Sourcing Specialist to join our supply chain team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing high-quality raw materials, components, and manufacturing services to support our production of world-class fitness equipment. This role requires strong negotiation skills, industry knowledge, and a commitment to maintaining Rogue’s standards of excellence in quality and efficiency.

The Manufacturing Sourcing Specialist is a fully onsite role in Columbus, Ohio. Remote work is not available.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with domestic and international suppliers for raw materials and manufacturing components

Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards

Collaborate with product development, production, and quality assurance teams to align sourcing strategies with product specifications

Create and maintain organized, clear, and repeatable records and processes

Monitor supplier performance, ensuring timely delivery, quality compliance, and adherence to Rogue’s sustainability and ethical sourcing standards

Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, new suppliers, and cost-saving opportunities in the manufacturing supply chain

Manage supplier risk, including assessing supply chain disruptions and developing contingency plans

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field

3+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in manufacturing or fitness equipment industries

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly for metal fabrication, packaging, or industrial components

Proven negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable supplier contracts

Advanced Excel skills to analyze supplier costs, performance metrics and market trends

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Knowledge of fitness equipment manufacturing or passion for fitness is 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). Submitting an application, through whatever online forum is ultimately used, constitutes a knowing and voluntary agreement to send and receive text messages during the recruitment process.