Description & Requirements
Who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
About this team
The Global Procurement team are trusted business advisors who strategically partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to create value and mitigate risk in strategic non-product purchases for the global organization. The team supports the business in increasing its profitability and return on investment by creating value in our indirect supply chain through strategic & stakeholder-centric procurement. From providing category expertise, market insights, cost savings opportunities, supplier performance and relationship management & developing short and long-term strategies, the Global Procurement team plays a key role in value delivery for our business.
A day in the life
The Procurement Manager supports indirect procurement activities in general in APAC market to cross-functional stakeholders in meeting their business goals and objectives. They support these goals through complex data analysis, competitive sourcing events, supplier negotiation, day-to-day management of suppliers performance, and project management. They support the PLT in executing aspects of annual category plans and escalate opportunities or risks to those goals.
- Develop and support (sometimes leading) the category sourcing strategy & implementation in partnership with global procurement and business stakeholders
- Support execution of sourcing strategy and category planning to X-functional business stakeholders - MKT, Technology, Corp. service, Store development & IFM and SCM etc.
- Leverage deep expertise in leading sourcing RFX, supplier/contract negotiation and deliver good results to multi-projects simultaneously.
- Generate productivities and or create value in non-product procurement to fuel business growth through internal and external collaboration, optimization of total cost ownership and risk mitigation.
- Bring agility and sourcing efficiency to all activity define specific roadmaps containing prioritization of sourcing categories and events.
- Guide and sometimes be a consultant to internal stakeholders about procurement policies and best practices
- Analyze spend data and other resources to identify value delivery opportunities and uncover additional insights.
- Facilitate the contract management process, liaising with legal counsel to ensure agreements are executed.
- Manage supplier performance/relationship to provide sustainable support to business
- Understand and manage digital tools related to procurement activity management and efficiency improvement.
Qualifications:
- Required: Bachelor
- Preferred: MBA, SCMP or equivalent professional designation
- 5+ years Procurement experience
- 2+ years of international procurement
- Experience in analyzing complex data to develop insights and quickly learning and adopting new methods and processes.
- Capable of balancing workload and prioritizing tasks.
- Excellent PC skills (Microsoft Office), knowledge of P2P (Coupa)/Oracle a plus.
- Ability to communicate and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at most levels.
- A passion for process improvement and efficiency.
- Self motivated, passionate, empathetic, approachable.
- Familiarity with Retail industry will be a plus.
Must haves:
- Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.
- Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
- Communicates with honesty and kindness, and creates the space for others to do the same.
- Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously.
At lululemon, we care for and invest in the whole person - body, mind, spirit. Our total rewards program is designed to support you in achieving your goals and focus on the things you love. In addition to competitive base pay and a team-based bonus program, we also offer paid time off, generous employee discounts, fitness/yoga classes, parenthood top up program and personal and professional development programs.
Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to your location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
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