Ralph Lauren
Manager Strategic Sourcing
Ralph Lauren, Nutley, New Jersey, us, 07110
Company DescriptionRalph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position OverviewThe Sourcing Manager will be responsible for execution of strategic sourcing and category management activities for assigned spend categories (Architecture and Design, Store Development). As a part of RLC's Strategic Sourcing practice, the Manager will lead in facilitating requirements gathering, conducting research and data analysis to facilitate the implementation of value creation opportunities. The Manager interacts and works closely with project teams and manages day-to-day activities for assigned projects and initiatives. Reports to the Director of Procurement. Experience in analysis, sourcing & procurement for the Store Development /Architecture and Design category as well as a desire to learn, are essential.
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelop category strategy and approach in accordance with overall strategy of Global Procurement including:Development of Category-Specific Strategies with focus on Architecture and DesignDevelopment of Key Stakeholder Relationships in an area with no previous Procurement involvementAligning category strategy to stakeholder prioritization and developing category road mapPrioritization and Planning of Strategic Sourcing InitiativesIdentification of Global vs Region-Specific OpportunitiesManagement of Project TimelinesSupport management of inventory on handLead execution of Strategic Sourcing events in accordance with Ralph Lauren sourcing methodology including:Development of Project Baselines and Spend ProfilesDevelopment of Industry & Vendor ProfilesDevelopment of RF(x) DocumentsPrepare and Lead Vendor NegotiationsDevelopment and Implementation of Supply AgreementsProvide support for Global Procurement initiatives as required:Spend Analytics and AssessmentProcurement Performance Reporting and SavingsProcurement Policy and Process ComplianceCoordination of Financial Capture of Sourcing OutcomesSupplier Relationship ManagementOversight of Strategic Sourcing Analysts' day-to-day activities including:Strategic Sourcing SupportCategory and Vendor ManagementFinancial Analysis and Reporting
Experience, Skills & KnowledgeSkills:Analytical, influencing, facilitating, team-building, strategic thinking, solution oriented, process-driven, people managementKnowledge of sourcing & procurement practices & fundamentalsAbility to influence key stakeholders toward sustainable change even when faced with ambiguityIndependent achiever & self-starter with commitment to superior quality and accuracyStrong ability to analyze and organize dataAbility to execute under time sensitive deadlines and work effectively in a dynamic environmentHighly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a decentralized organizationStrong written and oral communication skillsAdvanced skills in preparing and delivering presentations requiredAbility to travel domestically / abroad as neededAdvanced Microsoft Office Suite--Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Project a plus)Experience:Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, Financial Analysis / Reporting, and Contract Management requiredPrevious experience in Store Development/ Architecture and Design category-specific Strategic Sourcing experience preferredExperience leading RF(x) events required - experience with Workday/ Scout e-sourcing preferredERP knowledge preferred; SAP experience an assetProfessional certifications are an asset (APICS, CPIM, NAPM etc.)
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Position OverviewThe Sourcing Manager will be responsible for execution of strategic sourcing and category management activities for assigned spend categories (Architecture and Design, Store Development). As a part of RLC's Strategic Sourcing practice, the Manager will lead in facilitating requirements gathering, conducting research and data analysis to facilitate the implementation of value creation opportunities. The Manager interacts and works closely with project teams and manages day-to-day activities for assigned projects and initiatives. Reports to the Director of Procurement. Experience in analysis, sourcing & procurement for the Store Development /Architecture and Design category as well as a desire to learn, are essential.
Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelop category strategy and approach in accordance with overall strategy of Global Procurement including:Development of Category-Specific Strategies with focus on Architecture and DesignDevelopment of Key Stakeholder Relationships in an area with no previous Procurement involvementAligning category strategy to stakeholder prioritization and developing category road mapPrioritization and Planning of Strategic Sourcing InitiativesIdentification of Global vs Region-Specific OpportunitiesManagement of Project TimelinesSupport management of inventory on handLead execution of Strategic Sourcing events in accordance with Ralph Lauren sourcing methodology including:Development of Project Baselines and Spend ProfilesDevelopment of Industry & Vendor ProfilesDevelopment of RF(x) DocumentsPrepare and Lead Vendor NegotiationsDevelopment and Implementation of Supply AgreementsProvide support for Global Procurement initiatives as required:Spend Analytics and AssessmentProcurement Performance Reporting and SavingsProcurement Policy and Process ComplianceCoordination of Financial Capture of Sourcing OutcomesSupplier Relationship ManagementOversight of Strategic Sourcing Analysts' day-to-day activities including:Strategic Sourcing SupportCategory and Vendor ManagementFinancial Analysis and Reporting
Experience, Skills & KnowledgeSkills:Analytical, influencing, facilitating, team-building, strategic thinking, solution oriented, process-driven, people managementKnowledge of sourcing & procurement practices & fundamentalsAbility to influence key stakeholders toward sustainable change even when faced with ambiguityIndependent achiever & self-starter with commitment to superior quality and accuracyStrong ability to analyze and organize dataAbility to execute under time sensitive deadlines and work effectively in a dynamic environmentHighly self-motivated with the ability to drive change in a decentralized organizationStrong written and oral communication skillsAdvanced skills in preparing and delivering presentations requiredAbility to travel domestically / abroad as neededAdvanced Microsoft Office Suite--Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Project a plus)Experience:Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Project Management, Financial Analysis / Reporting, and Contract Management requiredPrevious experience in Store Development/ Architecture and Design category-specific Strategic Sourcing experience preferredExperience leading RF(x) events required - experience with Workday/ Scout e-sourcing preferredERP knowledge preferred; SAP experience an assetProfessional certifications are an asset (APICS, CPIM, NAPM etc.)
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