Ubicació: China Mainland
Estat/Província/Ciutat: Shanghai
Ciutat: Shanghai
Unitat de negoci: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Procurement Manager
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.
position
Procurement Manager
reports to
Procurement Director
location
Shanghai, China
core responsibilities
The Procurement Manager supports indirect procurement activities in general in China 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 – Marketing, 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
must haves:
• 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.
• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Ability to communicate and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at most levels.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.
• A passion for process improvement and efficiency.
• Self motivated, passionate, empathetic, approachable.
• Familiar with Retail industry will be a plus.
additional notes
Authorization to work in China is required for this role.
compensation and benefits package
lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. As part of our total rewards offering, you will receive competitive base pay and permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our annual bonus program and equity offerings, subject to program eligibility requirements.
At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:
Supplement health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
Paid time off
Savings plan matching - Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Generous employee discount
Fitness & yoga classes
Parenthood top-up
Extensive catalog of development course offerings
People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
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Només es contactarà amb els candidats que s’estigui valorant. T’agraïm sincerament l’interès que has demostrat. lululemon és una empresa compromesa amb la igualtat d’oportunitats en l’àmbit laboral. Les decisions de contractar es prenen en funció dels mèrits i de les necessitats comercials, sense consideracions sobre raça, color de pell, creences, edat, sexe, gènere, orientació sexual, nacionalitat, religió, estat civil, afecció mèdica, discapacitat física o mental, servei militar, embaràs, naixement de fills i les afeccions mèdiques associades ni cap altra característica protegida per les normatives d’àmbit federal, estatal o provincial i la legislació local. S’oferirà allotjament raonable a les persones preseleccionades que tinguin alguna discapacitat. Aquesta política d’igualtat d’oportunitats en l’àmbit laboral és aplicable a totes les pràctiques relacionades amb les condicions de selecció i contractació, retribució, prestacions, disciplina, trasllats, rescissió i altres condicions generals d’ocupació. Tot i que la direcció és la principal responsable de vetllar per l’aplicació a lululemon de les políticas d’igualtat d’oportunitats en l’àmbit laboral, també tu ets responsable d’assegurar, amb el teu comportament personal, l’efectivitat de les polítiques.
lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us ataccommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.