Sourcing Operations II, Procurement

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE, Inc.'s relentless pursuit of product innovation and sustainable growth demands bold new ways of doing business - including supplier engagement. Stretching far beyond conventional sourcing, Nike Procurement secures the best supplier relationships to drive business success. The team maximizes the value and reach of the company's investments in external resources, including product materials, marketing services, digital tools, temporary labor, high-tech manufacturing equipment and other products and services to fuel business growth and sustainability.

A dynamic procurement professional who is an entrepreneurial problem solver and can develop strategic relationships, project plan while rolling out strategies to improve supply chain bottle necks with our indirect suppliers!

In Sourcing Operations, you will develop Indirect Sourcing strategies to support our North America Supply Chain Distribution Centers. You will focus on Sourcing and Request for Proposal procedures, supplier relationship management and contract negotiations! Identifying improvement opportunities related to procurement operational policies, processes, and procedures to enhance procurement operations and improve vendors Key Performance Indicators.

Consolidate information and develop PowerPoint presentations to present to various levels of management. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance within related function and compliance with audit items. Providing customers service which includes training end users and or suppliers on policies, processes, and procedures. Work with legal teams on contract negotiations. Forecasting and inventory planning with some of our key indirect suppliers. Must have the ability to apply the 7-step sourcing process, develop Request for Proposals, create sourcing and contract strategies to meet various market conditions. Validate that vendors are capable and qualified to meet Nike requirements.

Partner with Nike attorneys to arrange favorable business terms and conditions. Work with various levels of Distribution Center Teams: Operations, Finance, HR, Facilities/Maintenance, I.T., Engineering, Sustainability and E.H.S. teams.

Partner with Global Procurement, Marketplace Operations, Supply Chain Operations, Global Packaging and Transportation teams to develop strategies to improve supply chain efficiencies and scale across North America network.

• Requires a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business or equivalent experience in Manufacturing/Warehousing or Supply Chain
• Clear understanding of 7- step sourcing process
• CPM or CPSM certification preferred
• Experience in Coupa and all Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel (V-lookup, pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with forecasting, planning, and budgeting
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a fast pace environment
• Capable of handling ambiguity and working with limited supervision
• Project Management experience required
• Experience with SAP and Tableau (preferred, not required)
  
  

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.