Senior Manager, Global Procurement
Core
Lead global category strategy, cost structures, and supplier commercial strategies for apparel and soft goods, driving measurable cost improvements and sustainability.
Role type
Senior Manager, Global Procurement
Builds
Scalable procurement processes, negotiation frameworks, and AI-enabled sourcing tools for international supply chains.
Domain
Retail Apparel / Global Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Global procurement strategy, clean-sheet costing, supplier negotiation, RFP management, supply chain redesign, commodity management, AI tool integration, cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, commercial acumen
Preferred skills
Apparel/soft goods industry experience, MBA or advanced degree, experience with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, AI/LLM platform usage
Technologies
AI-powered platforms, LLMs, vendor management tools, RFP automation systems
Responsibilities
Define and execute commercial category strategies to improve margins; Establish procurement targets and drive product cost reductions; Lead end-to-end RFP processes from identification to award; Develop clean-sheet costing models for pricing transparency; Negotiate supplier terms and establish recurring renegotiation schedules; Integrate material availability and cost into product design; Explore AI-enabled tools for scenario analysis and RFP systematization; Partner with merchandising and production teams on supply chain efficiency.
Seniority
Senior Manager, strategic leadership with hands-on execution
