You manage sourcing strategies and supplier relationships, ensuring they align with business goals while leading a global team. Your role includes negotiating contracts, conducting market research, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Anforderungen
- •Solid experience in procurement
- •People management experience, ideally international
- •Strong negotiation and analytical skills
- •Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems
- •Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- •Professional certifications are a plus
- •Experience in fashion or apparel business is a plus
Deine Aufgaben
- •Develop and implement sourcing strategies.
- •Identify and manage supplier relationships.
- •Lead negotiations and performance reviews.
- •Conduct market research and benchmarking.
- •Partner with internal stakeholders to align strategies.
- •Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance.
- •Identify cost-saving opportunities through sourcing.
- •Develop and lead a global team of direct reports.
- •Assess and mitigate risks for business continuity.
Deine Vorteile
Supportive feedback-based culture
Inclusive international environment
Iconic lifestyle brand
Discount card up to 50%
Complimentary hot drinks in break areas
Original Beschreibung
# Sr. Manager Indirect Procurement
**EMEA > CHE > Stabio > VF Campus VF1** | **Full time**
**VF Corporation** is seeking a strategic and results-driven**Indirect Procurement Global Category Manager** to lead sourcing and category management initiatives across key spend areas and regions.
The role can be located in Stabio (CH), Shanghai, Denver or Greensboro (USA).
**Let’s Talk About The Role**
This role is a leadership position responsible for developing and executing global category sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving value creation while ensuring quality and compliance.
This role will be responsible for leading the sourcing of the Supply Chain category which includes:
* Supply Chain Equipment, Services, and Technology
* MRO
* Warehousing
* Logistics
**How You Will Make a Difference**
* **Category Sourcing Strategy Development:**
Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories to optimize cost, quality, and service.
* **Supplier Management:**
Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships. Lead negotiations and performance reviews to ensure alignment with business goals.
* **Market Analysis:**
Conduct market research and benchmarking to stay informed of industry trends, risks, and opportunities.
* **Cross-Functional Collaboration:**
Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations) to understand business needs and ensure procurement strategies align with organizational objectives.
* **Contract Management:**
Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
* **Cost Optimization:**
Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, demand management, and process improvements.
* **People Management:** Develop and lead a global team of 2-4 direct reports
* **Risk Management:**
Assess and mitigate risks, ensuring business continuity and supplier resilience.
**Skills For Success**
* Solid and extended experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management in global organizations
* people management experience, ideally in international teams
* Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
* Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa)
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
* Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are a plus
* Experience working with a fashion or apparel business is a plus
**Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity**
As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
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