Manager, Indirect Procurement (Americas)

The primary responsibility of this position is to provide procurement expertise to the sourcing of indirect (non-product) goods and services in the areas of Marketing and Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) spend categories. The person in this role creates and maintains value through supply base optimization, competitive sourcing, skilled negotiation, internal stakeholder engagement, agency/supplier relationship management, and effective controls and processes, thereby achieving maximum total value for the company.

This position will be responsible for sourcing activities in the marketing, media, and direct-to-consumer categories for our Commercial organization in the Americas region with a total annual spend greater than $300M. Key spend areas include marketing technology, e-Commerce systems, retail systems, loyalty systems, marketing data/insights/strategy and customer service solutions. This role interfaces with key leaders (often Vice Presidents and Directors) in marketing, retail operations, e-Commerce and customer service. The individual will interface and manage relationships with dozens of key suppliers and agencies essential to the business.

How You Will Make a Difference:

• Evaluate opportunities by category and prioritize the activities to focus on the most impactful work.

• Work across brands, functions and regions to provide strategic direction to stakeholders. Lead multifunctional teams to execute sourcing processes.

• Execute and align activities such that they follow best practices to achieve greatest total value. Lead by example and be a teacher to others of best practices.

• Ensure projected value opportunities are delivered based on validation of benefits from any supplier/agency selection and/or ongoing relationship with key suppliers/agencies.

• Build and maintain sourcing strategies. Plan, manage, coordinate and lead multiple category sourcing projects.

• Compile, analyze and present data on sourcing interventions and spend under management. Present data in a manner from which accurate conclusions and appropriate decisions concerning the category and business strategy can be made.

• Analyze, review and finalize sourcing decisions based on process outcomes and negotiate agreements to ensure suppliers meet all of VF’s requirements as determined by subject matter experts and stakeholders.

• Serve as liaison between the legal department and supplier to accelerate reviews while contractually protecting the best interest of VF to ensure successful and timely contract implementations.

• Perform periodic supplier performance reviews to communicate actual and perceived performance issues with suppliers. Develop plans to improve performance and/or hold supplier accountable to meeting commitments.

• Track and report value delivered across categories of responsibility.

• Continuously develop procurement skills and knowledge of the supply base through research, due diligence, training, benchmarking and other means. Share learnings to continuously elevate broader team with key knowledge .

• Continuously develop knowledge of cross-functional stakeholder objectives and tensions to proactively identify sourcing opportunities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills for Success:

Years of Related Professional Experience: Generally, 5+ years of professional experience in procurement or sourcing with 2+ years of management experience.

Educational/ Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Information Systems, Supply Chain or related field preferred and/or equivalent work experience

• Effective communicator, both written and oral, who is able to influence and advise at all levels and across functions of the VF organization

• Strong presentation skills

• Works effectively with autonomy and in team settings

• Results-oriented with effective time management, project management, planning and organizational skills

• Strong analytical skills that enable fact-based decision making (even when data is limited), able to use analytical skills to influence the decisions of others

Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:

• Travel by air and overnight, as required 20% amount of time.

Hiring Range :

$94,176.00 USD - $117,720.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

P lease note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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