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Outova is the ultimate destination for transforming outdoor spaces. As a collective of eight industry-leading companies, we offer 70,000+ products from 400+ premium brands, including furniture, turf, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, grills, and heaters. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge, high-quality solutions that redefine outdoor living. 

Headquartered in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, with operations in California and New York, we serve customers nationwide, helping them bring their dream outdoor spaces to life. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a premier distributor of hearth and outdoor living products, setting the industry standard for quality, innovation, and design. 

To learn more about us and the products we offer, visit www.outova.com. 

Director of Global Sourcing 

Outova, headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth (Texas), Texas market, we are seeking a talented Director of Global Sourcing.  

Position Overview: 

The Director of Global Sourcing will lead our global procurement across a diverse portfolio of outdoor living products—including luxury furniture, kitchens, fire features, heating, and lighting. This DFW-based position requires extensive international travel and deep expertise in low-cost country sourcing, factory-direct negotiations, and product development. Ideal for a proven leader ready to scale a high-growth, design-driven organization through supply chain excellence. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Lead sourcing and procurement for outdoor living products, including furniture, kitchens, fire features, heating, and lighting. 
• Identify, evaluate, and establish direct relationships with manufacturers in low-cost countries (e.g., China, Vietnam, India, Mexico, Southeast Asia). 
• Maintain and expand a robust supplier network with demonstrated experience and relationships. 
• Negotiate cost-effective agreements with factories and oversee purchasing activities to ensure competitive pricing and timely delivery. 
• Collaborate with product development, engineering, and merchandising teams to support the introduction of new products. 
• Oversee international logistics and freight processes, ensuring compliance, container optimization, and cost-efficiency. 
• Travel overseas regularly, including for extended periods, to audit factories, manage production timelines, and strengthen partnerships. 

Qualifications:  

• 10+ years of global sourcing and procurement experience, preferably in outdoor living or adjacent consumer product categories. 
• Strong knowledge of low-cost country sourcing strategies and factory-direct relationships. 
• Demonstrated network of established manufacturing partners and international suppliers. 
• Expertise in purchasing, product development, international freight, and supply chain cost management. 
• Proven ability to travel internationally for extended periods as needed. 
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills. 
• Must be based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex and able to work on-site. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth environments. 
• Familiarity with ERP systems and international trade compliance. 
• Experience sourcing in high-volume or seasonal businesses. 
• Multilingual capabilities (Mandarin, Spanish, etc.) a plus. 

Key Competencies: 

• Ability to develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies aligned with business goals. 
• Skilled in complex negotiations that balance cost, quality, and partnership development. 
• Deep understanding of cross-cultural communication, business practices, and global supply dynamics. 
• Strong ability to interpret data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and mitigate supply risks. 
• Effective at leading cross-functional teams and managing supplier relationships across multiple regions. 
• Capable of managing multiple projects and timelines with precision and accountability. 
• Makes informed decisions under pressure in fast-paced, high-growth environments. 
• Clear, professional communication with internal teams and external suppliers. 

Physical Activities: 

Daily activity includes but is not limited to: 

• Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods. 
• Frequent use of a computer, phone, and other office equipment. 
• Must be able to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally, including long flights and on-site factory visits. 
• Occasionally required to lift and carry materials or product samples up to 45 lbs. 
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods during trade shows, supplier visits, or site inspections. 
• May be exposed to manufacturing environments with moderate noise, dust, or temperature variations during travel. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• Salaried: Competitive salary pay (exempt) and bonus opportunity commensurate with experience. 
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off. 

Outova and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The company strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.