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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

Footwear Material Sourcing Lead  NIKE, Inc.- Beaverton, OR. Partner closely with product engineering and chemical engineering teams to develop and refine strategy and ensure alignment across the Nike organization. Serve as the relationship manager for key chemical suppliers to message Nike’s source strategy decisions and maintain strategic relationships. Partner closely with Material Transformation leaders to drive chemical success on buy/sell programs and think strategically about implementing these programs. Build on existing sourcing strategies and stand-up new sourcing strategies for footwear chemical materials. Research and assess suppliers based on quality, reliability, and cost effectiveness to enhance supply chain. Communicate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers. Develop and implement sourcing strategies to improve footwear production. Stay informed about market trends and price fluctuations. Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure the materials meet the standards. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and trade regulations. Maintain strong relationships with partners, addressing any sourcing issues. Work closely with stakeholders in footwear production and development. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S., except from AK, AL, AR, DE, HI, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MT, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, and WY. 

Must have a Master’s degree in Science in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and 2 years of experience in the job offered or in a material- related occupation.  

Position requires: 

Chemical Supplier Management 

Footwear manufacturing process 

Footwear Bottom Platform Formulation 

Chemical Sourcing Strategy Development & Deployment 

Contract Negotiation & Management 

Chemical Library 

Chemical Industry Knowledge & Insights 

Supply Chain Management and risk management 

Regulatory Compliance 

Supplier Lifecycle Management 

Global Sourcing 

Data analysis 

 

Apply at www.Nike.com/Careers (Job# R-84910) 

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