Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The Sourcing Lead joins North America Supply Chain Procurement – a team that sharpens Nike’s operational edge by driving smart, strategic sourcing across a dynamic landscape. They report to the NASC Procurement Director and partner closely with Global Supply Chain Procurement, Supply Chain teams, and cross-functional Procurement groups to turn strategy into action.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike is looking for a bold, strategic thinker who thrives where influence, insight, and execution meet. This athlete brings strong sourcing expertise, sharp financial and business acumen, and the ability to lead with clarity in a matrixed environment. They move confidently between high-level strategy and hands-on execution, offering a point of view grounded in data, rigor, and curiosity. They build strong relationships, navigate ambiguity with purpose, and elevate outcomes by championing consistent, scalable ways of working. Energized by complexity and motivated by impact, this person is committed to creating value through disciplined sourcing excellence.
Open to work in Memphis, TN
6+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or related fields
Demonstrated success leading multi-million-dollar sourcing strategies and complex negotiations
Experience with – or ability to quickly learn – e‑sourcing tools in multi-stage, sealed-bid environments
Professional certifications in sourcing or supply chain (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in finance, industrial engineering, supply chain management, program management, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You’ll shape and execute sourcing strategies that power Nike’s North America Supply Chain, turning business needs into actionable plans that deliver measurable value. You’ll influence through insight, collaborate across teams, and ensure every decision is grounded in clarity and rigor.
Build strong relationships with Supply Chain leaders, aligning on priorities and translating needs into data‑driven sourcing recommendations
Partner with Procurement Operations to support management of the procurement-managed service provider
Lead multiple multi-million‑dollar RFx events – from strategy to contract award – partnering with the business to define deal objectives, trade‑offs, and negotiation plans
Conduct spend and market analysis to unlock cost‑saving opportunities, enhance supplier performance, and reduce risk
Adopt and scale Nike Procurement best practices – Including sourcing playbooks, Buying Hub capabilities, and pipeline management processes – to bring consistency and operational excellence to NASC
Pilot new tools, approaches, and ways of working to drive continuous improvement and elevate team performance
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.
OUR HIRING GAME PLAN
01 Apply
Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.
02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment
If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.
03 Interview
Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.
