Sourcing Manager
About this role
Saxdor Yachts is a Finnish premium boat brand, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Helsinki. In a short time, it has become one of Europe’s fastest-growing boat manufacturers, known for combining modern design, performance, and smart functionality.
Founded by Sakari Mattila, Saxdor builds boats that are efficient, easy to use, and designed for real-life boating. Today, the brand offers models from 20 to 46 feet and operates globally through an extensive dealer network.
Since March 2026 the company is part of Malibu Boats Inc., a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing recreational powerboats. saxdor.fi
We are looking for a SOURCING MANAGER!
Saxdor is growing rapidly, and sourcing plays a critical role in cost, quality, lead time and production stability. As Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing across assigned categories: building and developing the supplier base, leading RFQs, negotiating commercial terms, and ensuring supplier readiness for new projects and volume ramp-ups across European production entities.
You will work with direct materials that have a direct impact on production, quality and lead time, in close collaboration with Product, Engineering, Production and Quality. The role is hands-on, close to the business, and comes with clear ownership and responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Lead category sourcing activities aligned with Saxdor's strategy and production needs
- Own end-to-end RFQs and supplier selection, including cost, risk and total cost of ownership analysis
- Supplier market mapping, evaluation and qualification to secure competitive and scalable partners
- Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, lead times, MOQs, Incoterms/logistics, payment terms, warranties and claims handling
- Draft and maintain sourcing agreements with management/legal (framework agreements, NDAs, code of conduct and commercial annexes)
- Conduct cost and risk analysis to support sourcing decisions, business cases, dual sourcing, s