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.
The Technology Procurement team partners with Global Technology teams, business teams, and other collaborators to drive continuity of supply and competitive commercial terms for technology solutions (software, hardware, platforms, etc.) used to power the business of Nike, Inc.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
The Sourcing Manager is part of the Technology Procurement team and reports directly to the Director, Technology Procurement. They sit within the Global Procurement function and work closely with peers within that function. The Sourcing Manager will forge strong relationships with key partners in Global Technology to support sourcing needs. They will also have frequent interaction with teammates in Legal and Finance functions. This opportunity will provide the Sourcing Manager with opportunities to interact, present, and influence senior leaders to gain support for key initiatives and strategies.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Sourcing Manager within Technology Procurement who will be part of a dynamic, impactful team of sourcing professionals supporting Nike’s strategic technology initiatives. The Sourcing Manager must have rich procurement experience, preferably in the technology sector. They are highly organized, able to balance and prioritize multiple initiatives at one time, adept at project management, able to influence partners, good with data, and experienced negotiators.
The candidate will bring:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Procurement, preferably in technology sector
Curiosity in the intersection of business and technology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Great teammate with strong influencing skills
Strong analytical skills and the ability to derive insights from data
Strong project management and time management skills
Strong negotiator
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
The Sourcing Manager will advise and support Nike’s business leaders during all phases of the sourcing life-cycle. They will master, communicate, and execute Nike’s strategic sourcing process. They measure value captured, report performance, engage support from legal and finance teams, and implement sourcing initiatives using a suite of advanced sourcing and contract management tools. They are proficient in spend analysis, risk management, contracting, cost savings methodology, performance reporting, collaborator engagement, and use of strategic sourcing tools.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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.
