Raw Materials Sourcing Lead | Contract until May 2027

lululemon; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance apparel company seeks a Raw Materials Sourcing Lead for a contract role until May 2027 in Vancouver. Key responsibilities include vendor management, cost negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidates should hold a degree in business or supply chain and have strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits as part of a dynamic team focused on innovation and growth.

Benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Development course offerings

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supply chain experience required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Acknowledge presence of choice and personal responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Support costing excellence through requests and negotiations.
• Manage and analyze reporting for visibility.
• Engage with vendor partners through meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Power Point

Smartsheet

Job description

Raw Materials Sourcing Lead | Contract until May 2027

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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.

Requirements

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 Lululemon Raw Material Sourcing team is dedicated to developing a global family that aligns with our core values and who are best in their field. We provide our cross-functional partners with innovative, quality and value components, which enable Lululemon to deliver products that meet or exceed our guests’ expectations.

a day in the life

• Actively support costing excellence through seasonal cost requests and negotiations, identifying cost-saving opportunities and creating processes and reporting as required.
• Support the curation of a vendor base that offers Design and Development access to innovative and cutting-edge Raw Materials that inspire our guests.
• Create, manage, analyze and summarize reporting to provide visibility to the business in your functional areas of responsibility.
• Strong communication is essential in this role, as you connect with Product teams actively providing Sourcing input and bring insights from your partners to support required actions within Raw Material Sourcing.
• Engage directly with vendor partners through in person and online meetings.
• Support the Raw Material Sourcing strategy.
• You build relationships to support your work with multiple functions including Raw Materials Development, Finished Goods Sourcing and Raw Materials Supply Planning.
• You are a go to for your cross-functional partners for all things Raw Materials Sourcing related.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field with 3-5 years of supply chain experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications including advanced level Excel, Power Point, Power BI and Smartsheet are required.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and collaboration with a range of cross-functional partners are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

must haves

• 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.
• 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.
  
  

Additional Notes

Authorization to work in Canada 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 teamperformance. Thetypical hiring range for this position is from$81,500-107,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, 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

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• 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)
  
  

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

In-person collaboration and connection are important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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