WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will report to the Director of Vendor Business Management under the Head of Vendor Strategy & Business Management for Global Technology.  You will work closely with peers in Vendor Strategy, Performance Management, Partnerships and Innovation, and cross functional partners such as Procurement, Legal, Finance, and Enterprise Architecture and Developer Platforms. This role is not remote eligible and reports to Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Vendor Contract Manager to join our newly formed Vendor Strategy & Business Management organization in Global Technology.  You must have a deep understanding of the Technology contracting process, foundational technology vendors, demonstrated ability to understand market analytics and price modeling, quickly develop expertise across multiple technology categories, and research, recommend, and align with key stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.

This role will serve as a member of the Vendor Business Management team, part of NIKE’s Vendor Strategy and Business Management organization. As an individual contributor, you will be part of a team responsible for building meaningful relationships with our technology executives across multiple functions, and managing multiple vendor contracts, including renewals, spend, and terms to maximize NIKE investments.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, pre-law or related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 5+ years directly relevant work experience in Technology, Vendor Management, Vendor Strategy, Technology Procurement, or Technology Business Operations Management.
• Knowledge of standard contract processes, structures and key terms
• Knowledge of Technology contract Data Protection and Security key terms
• Work experience directly with Hardware, Software, Cloud/IaaS, and Security (HW and SW) sourcing including experience negotiating strategic multi-year contracts with Tier 1 Technology suppliers (examples include Microsoft, Salesforce, Adobe, Amazon, and others).
• Work experience managing labor contracts, including staff augmentation or fixed bid
• Work experience driving insights from structured and unstructured data
• General understanding of the RFP process from initiation to completion
• 3 years work experience overseeing contract lifecycle management and governance supporting a technology company or function
• MBA preferred

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

NIKE Vendor Contract Managers will be part of the vendor lifecycle ensuring proper execution of activities are to the highest standard.  You will leverage data and market research for recommendations and execution, and are responsible for collaborating with Technology Stakeholders, in partnership with Vendor Strategy, Performance Management and Partnerships and Innovation to ensure NIKE leverages the right partner, with the right terms, at the right price.

• You will collaborate with NIKE’s Procurement, Legal, Technology Modernization and Finance team members to drive successful outcomes and win as a team
• You will manage a portfolio of contracts with varying terms and cost, prioritized in alignment with stakeholders to ensure proper execution
• You will provide insights and updates, through relevant, ongoing reporting to key stakeholders
• You will work in a dynamic team environment that places a premium on identifying, recommending, and implementing process improvements to continuously improve quality and results

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.