Manager, Purchasing and Supply Planning

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll lead a high-performing team within Nike’s North America Distribution Network leading its purchasing and supply planning team, focused on strategic purchasing, supplier relationship management, and end-to-end supply planning. This position partners across Global Procurement, Engineering, Finance, Facility Maintenance and Operations to enable data-driven decision-making and optimize inventory and supplier performance.

Reporting to the Senior Director, NA Engineering, Facility Maintenance and Purchasing and Supply Planning, you will manage Purchasing and Supply Planning Specialist while collaborating closely with executive leadership and cross-functional partners to deliver on operational excellence, innovation, and sustainability goals.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a strategic, people-first leader with deep expertise in procurement, supply planning, and supplier performance management. You bring experience driving cross-functional alignment and mentoring high-performing teams. You excel at identifying efficiencies, implementing process improvements, and ensuring compliance across complex supplier ecosystems.

The ideal candidate has a strong analytical mindset, proven experience leading within a matrixed organization, and the ability to think both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in supply planning, procurement or relevant work experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training; Master’s or MBA preferred
• Extensive experience as a manager or senior-level role in supply chain, demonstrating advanced knowledge of purchasing and procurement processes
• Demonstrated experience developing supplier strategies, KPIs, and risk mitigation programs
• Expert proficiency in using supply chain management software and tools (e.g., ERP systems, Coupa inventory management software, forecasting tools)
• Proven leadership skills and ability to achieve goals through influence and stakeholder alignment
• Strong expertise in procurement, inventory management, logistics, and demand forecasting
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize data, make strategic decisions, develop new ways of working and deliver measurable outcomes
• Demonstrate the ability to implement procurement and supply planning systems and tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency
• Advanced familiarity with supplier scorecards, KPIs, and risk frameworks
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships internally and externally
• Proven experience in project and vendor management
• Advanced knowledge of contract life cycle management
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with MS Office-suite and advanced project management tools
• Professional certifications such as APICS (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) or CPSM, CSCMP are highly advantageous

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You’ll lead Nike’s purchasing and supply planning team with a focus on strategy, execution, and team development. You’ll ensure that procurement practices are aligned with organizational goals, implement best-in-class supplier management processes, and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Your leadership will drive strategic initiatives in purchasing, supply planning and analytics all while supporting Nike’s sustainability goals and meeting operational performance expectations.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of purchasing and supply planning professionals
• Owning the strategic direction for supplier segmentation, contract lifecycle management, and inventory planning
• Monitoring and optimizing supplier scorecards and performance tracking reports
• Overseeing implementation of supplier scorecards, VMI programs, and supplier performance reviews
• Managing supplier relationships, including ongoing performance evaluation, risk assessments, issue resolution and fostering long-term partnerships
• Aligning cross-functional teams around procurement strategy and best practices
• Directing purchase orders and consumable inventory management and spend within a monthly budget using Coupa including the management of inventory productivity and availability and invoice reconciliation
• Leading RFPs, negotiating contracts, and benchmarking supplier capabilities
• Championing sustainability and compliance across all purchasing activities
• Building and refining procurement methodology playbooks and sourcing analytics frameworks
• Collaborating with internal leaders to drive cost optimization and supply planning innovation initiatives
• Analyze inventory levels, demand forecasts and consumption patterns to optimize stock levels, rationalize SKUs and reduce costs
• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement practices, including identifying cost-saving opportunities and process enhancements.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks within the supply chain, such as supply disruptions or price fluctuations

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.