Senior Manager, Global Procurement - Footwear

📋 Description

• Define and execute the commercial roadmap and vendor distribution strategy for assigned categories
• Establish short- and long-term procurement targets aligned to business growth.
• Consistently deliver exceptional product cost without sacrificing product quality or ESG
• Partner with the technology team to embed procurement capabilities and playbook into the Vendor
• Identify and deliver 700 bps product cost reductions over the next 12 months.
• Structure and run competitive, end-to-end bidding processes (RFP) to secure optimal cost and

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in global procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management in retail
• Proven track record running competitive RFP processes with international manufacturing partners.
• Hands-on experience building and leveraging clean sheets for cost negotiation.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data-driven decision making.
• Experience working cross-functionally with merchandising, materials, and production teams.
• Technical aptitude for leveraging AI-powered platforms (e.g., LLMs) to conduct scenario analysis