Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE, Inc.’s relentless pursuit of product innovation and sustainable growth demands bold new ways of doing business – including supplier engagement. Stretching far beyond conventional sourcing, Nike Procurement secures the best supplier relationships to drive business success. The team maximizes the value and reach of the company’s investments in external resources, including product materials, marketing services, digital tools, temporary labor, high-tech manufacturing equipment and other products and services to fuel business growth and sustainability.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a Director, Procurement Transformation to partner with the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to make Procurement’s Mission and Vision an everyday reality for Nike! In this chief-of-staff-like role, this person will act as a proxy for the CPO when needed to on various issues. The Director, Procurement Transformation will develop and socialize Procurement’s priorities and progress across the enterprise, and socialize comprehensive Procurement value with key collaborators across the globe. We are looking for someone who will define the priorities for the organization, resolve risks and harness opportunities. They will integrate Procurement into the multi-year strategic planning process, in collaboration with Nike Finance and Global Business Planning.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
If this is you, you will lead communications related to the Transformation of Procurement, including design, drafting and alignment of presentations to Nike, Global Operations & Technology (GOT) and corporate communications. We need you to lead strategic planning cycle for Procurement in partnership with GOT Strategy; pull insights from across the team and the Leadership Team to craft our 3-year story (CSR). We are looking for someone to partner with GOT Finance to convert strategy into annual operating plan (AOP) and manage reporting of financial results. We need you to also partner with the LT and the Program Management Office (PMO) to bring forward a clear picture of priorities, risks, and opportunities across Procurement initiatives. We need this person to be a Trusted Partner to the LT to help them think through their area’s opportunities and risks and assess how to resolve – and understand the nuances of when to engage what party.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
Business partner engagement will be critical to this role, and you will be responsible for both internal Procurement collaborators and the Leadership Team, as well as key Nike relationships with Finance, Business Planning across functions and geographies.

• MBA or equivalent in Business-related field with emphasis in Finance, Procurement, Consulting and/or Strategic Planning preferred

• Minimum 8 years relevant experience in Finance, Procurement, business analytics, and/or consulting

• Minimum 5 years experience leading cross-cultural and virtual teams (including functionally diverse work)

• Must be able to manage sensitive and confidential information with the highest degree of integrity and discretion

• Effective written and verbal communication skills (including ability to quickly tailor information to different audiences based on their needs)

• Strong presentation and influencing skills and the ability to interact with senior management

• Strong project management, including developing action plans, identifying deliverables, and communicating results

• Experience with e-Sourcing Procurement tools such as Coupa, Ariba, or SAP is a plus

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.