WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for Category Leads to join the Global Procurement team to manage and source our global spend in Inbound (First Mile), Outbound (Middle Mile), and Outbound (Last Mile) Transportation!

You will be part of a team of category leads, sourcing managers and analysts supporting Nike's key geographies of North America (NA), Asia Pacific & Latin America (APLA), Greater China (GC), Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) and Global (Center). Your will use your supply chain and transportation category knowledge to focus on optimizing Nike's global sourcing and partnership opportunities. These roles report into the Global Procurement Supply Chain Directors for Inbound (First Mile role) and Outbound Transportation (Middle and Last Mile roles)!

You with work with stakeholders and partners to deliver the best solutions and optimize our spend within the Nike network including factory to distribution, Nike to store and customer transportation categories. Inbound emphasis will be on Ocean and Air Freight along with Origin Consolidation and Custom Brokerage. Outbound emphasis will be on Full Truckload (FTL), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), Drayage, Pool Point, Small Parcel, and Intermodal. You will lead with strategy and building relationships at front of mind.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

The Lead, Global Outbound Middle Mile Category Sourcing Manager will be responsible for the transportation modes of transportation of Outbound from DC to retail/ wholesale customers aka stores and partners.

The Lead, Global Outbound Last Mile Category Sourcing Manager will be responsible for the transportation modes of transportation of Outbound from DC or Origin to Consumer aka direct-to-customer.

You will collaborate with both global teams and in-geo internal business partners on Category Management to meet business objectives. You will work to prioritize the pipeline of spend areas to address and jointly identify in-year/multi-year opportunities initiatives. You will lead a multi-year category strategy development within outbound transportation categories.

You will advance Strategic Sourcing initiatives to capture value across cost, capacity, sustainability, and service. This will be based on overall Nike and Global Procurement objectives, supply market dynamics, and rigorous Total Cost Ownership (TCO) analytics while using Strategic Sourcing processes including market analysis, strategy development, competitive bidding (RFx), and supplier negotiations.

In addition, you will drive Contract Services by partnering with Legal to ensure seamless experience for both geo and suppliers. This will include creating contracting documents while improving operational and financial performance through risk management.

Your experience in transportation processes, market intelligence and understanding of the FTL, LTL, Pool Point, Small Parcel and Intermodal landscapes, knowledge of transportation provider processes, and familiarity with carrier cost components and sourcing tools and technology should help influence and develop suppliers to deliver on Nike Capabilities and drive value.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

Business partner engagement is critical at Nike. You will be responsible for leading and fostering key relationships with both internal partners (Operations, Finance, Legal, Security, Compliance, Programming) and external suppliers.

Impact on these areas and any initiatives will be global with a focus in the NA, APLA, GC, EMEA and Center.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum of 6 years directly relevant work experience Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 3 yrs; Masters + 4 yrs; Associates degree + 6 yrs; High School + 7 yrs
• 6+ years work experience in Procurement and/or Transportation, with a focus on Category management and/or Strategic Sourcing with expertise in transportation for consumer goods or retail
• Deep understanding of the transportation market and modes of transportation. Key categories include: Full Truckload, Less-Than-Truckload, Pool Point, Drayage, Intermodal and Small Parcel
• Deep understanding of P&L for a logistics service provider
• Experience with clean sheet should cost modeling and negotiation methodology
• Total Cost of Ownership approach to spend management
• Rigorous cost savings approaches and analytics, with expertise in total delivered cost
• Familiarity with product management and development approaches, including consumer insights and competitive product analysis
• Experience working cross-culturally on global categories, with leadership, influencing and communication skills gained across a range of cultural environments
• Track record managing business partners and relationships (Carriers and/or SRM)
• Project management, presentation and influencing skills and the ability to interact with management (including developing action plans, identifying deliverables, and presenting results)
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or similar internationally accredited qualification is preferred
• Strong project management, including developing action plans, identifying deliverables and presenting results
• Experience with Procurement technology/ e-Sourcing tools (i.e., Jaggaer) is a plus
• Must be willing to travel (up to 10%)

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.

Benefits

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