Global Strategic Sourcing Manager - Outbound Transportation

Job Description

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an impact-driven Sourcing Manager who will join the team to be a leader for our sourcing events and liase with our stakeholders, while executing the Outbound Transportation strategy, building provider relationships and cost consciousness and operational execution at front of mind!  You will be a primary Sourcing Manager for Global, North America and APLA GEOs and have an extended network of sourcing peers in NIKE’s global key geographies of EMEA and Greater China. This role reports into and will be supported by the Global Director Outbound Transportation, under the Global Procurement Supply Chain Organization.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON

You will work in designing, executing, and leading global sourcing events, with a savings and tangible value focus, with the support of Category Leads for market insights and more in conjunction with our in-GEO and Territory internal stakeholders to prioritize the pipeline of projects and sourcing events for the category. You will jointly identify opportunities and sourcing strategies to collect value across cost, capacity, capabilities, sustainability, and more. The sourcing strategy will be based on overall Nike Corporate, SCPO, Geo Supply Chain, Global Procurement objectives, market dynamics and rigorous TCO analytics.

You will develop sourcing strategies and execute the strategic plans for Outbound Transportation events. You will generate and analyze insights to best fashion cost conscious solutions while retaining or enhancing operational needs and wants. You will work with stakeholders and suppliers to draft, review and redline contracts and implement negotiated agreements. You will be a key partner to Nike operations in delivering on the Athlete’s Promise.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH

You will work within the Global Procurement Supply Chain - Outbound Transportation team, alongside other GEO and category sourcing managers and sourcing analysts based in Nike PHK and in our GEOs.  You will be responsible for leading and fostering strategic relationships with internal stakeholder and external service providers. Your impact on the category and in projects will be global with high focus in Nike’s Global Transportation model.

WHAT YOU BRING

Minimum 3+ years relevant work experience in Supply Chain, Outbound Transportation or Procurement services

Strong project management, communication and presentation skills

Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive insights from data

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

Preferred Experience :

Managing supplier and business partner relationships (e.g., carriers, SRM)

Familiarity with transportation markets, outbound modes (FTL, LTL, Pool Point, Small Parcel, Intermodal, Deconsolidators), and related financial / cost structures

Skills in procurement analysis, sourcing strategies, negotiations, contracting, and cost modeling (including total cost of ownership and savings analytics)

Exposure to global, cross-cultural projects and diverse categories

Professional procurement certification (CPM or equivalent) and experience with e-sourcing tools (e.g., Jaggaer)

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.