Global Sourcing Manager – Third Party Logistics (3PL)

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 collaborate closely with our partners, while executing the 3PL and CapEx strategy, building provider relationships and cost consciousness front of mind! You will a primary Sourcing Manager for Global, North America and APLA GEOs and have an extended network of sourcing peers in NIKE’s other key geographies of EMEA and Greater China. This role reports into and will be supported by the Global Director 3PL and CapEx, under the Global Procurement Organization.

What will you work on

You will work in designing, executing, and leading global sourcing events, with a savings and value focus, with the support of Category Leads for the 3PL and CapEx Team in conjunction with our in-GEO and Territory internal partners 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 and Global Procurement objectives, supply market dynamics and rigorous TCO analytics.

Who will you work with

You will work within the Global Procurement 3PL and CapEx Team, alongside other GEO or category sourcing managers and sourcing analysts based in Nike WHQ and in our GEOs. You will be responsible for leading and fostering relationships with internal partner and external service providers. Your impact on the category and in projects will be global with high focus in Nike’s Global Distribution model.

What you bring

• 5+ years relevant work experience in procurement or sourcing of 3PL and Distribution services
• Knowledge of 3PL P&L and cost structure
• Knowledge of key topics: Analytics/ Analysis, Competitive Pricing, Sourcing and Benchmarking, Negotiations
• Total Cost (with service) approach to spend management and process management
• Experience working cross-culturally on global categories, and communication skills
• Analytical degree, MBA and/or consulting experience in the logistics industry is preferred
• CPM or internationally accredited procurement qualification would be a plus
• Experience with Procurement technology/ e-Sourcing tools (i.e., Coupa, Jaggaer) would be a plus