Director, Strategic Procurement - Supply Chain

Under Armour; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid volunteer days

Merchandise discounts

401(k) matching

Maternity/Parental leave

Health & fitness benefits

Job summary

Under Armour in Baltimore seeks a Director, Strategic Procurement – Supply Chain to own sourcing strategy and supplier management globally across logistics networks and 3PLs. You will partner with Supply Chain, Distribution and Operations leaders to translate network needs into value-driven contracts and develop a high-performing procurement team.

This hybrid role requires extensive category strategy, negotiations, risk management and cost savings delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven people leadership experience managing sourcing teams.
• Experience setting category strategies and negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts.
• Strong analytical skills including spend/rate analysis and TCO modeling.

Responsibilities

• Own sourcing strategy across logistics categories and 3PLs.
• Lead supplier relationships and regular business reviews.
• Negotiate high-value contracts and analyze TCOs with Finance.
• Deliver annual cost savings and build contingency plans.
• Coach a team of category managers and drive performance.

Skills

Leadership

Sourcing strategy

Negotiations

Category management

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analysis

TCO modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

Purpose of Role

The Director, Strategic Procurement – Supply Chain will own sourcing strategy and supplier management globally across our logistics and distribution network including all modes of transportation (parcel/ocean/air/ground), 3PL, distribution center operations spend (packaging/CapEx/temporary labor), freight (ocean/air/ground). This role partners with Supply Chain, Distribution, and Operations leadership to translate network needs into sourcing strategy, negotiate high-value logistics contracts, and build a resilient, cost-efficient supplier base while building and developing a team of category managers.

Category & Network Sourcing Strategy

• Owns multi-year category strategies and annual sourcing plans aligned to network design, service requirements, cost objectives, risk management, and business growth priorities.
• Develop and lead sourcing strategies across supply chain categories — regional transportation (Parcel/LTL/TL/intermodal), global transportation (ocean and air freight), international 3PL-operated distribution centers.
• Conduct market research, rate benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling across freight modes and geographies

Supplier, Carrier & 3PL/4PL Management

• Establish and manage strategic relationships with all category partners
• Define supplier/carrier segmentation, and contribute to regular business reviews to drive service reliability and continuous improvement
• Lead supplier development activities and cross-functional review meetings to unlock further cost reduction and innovation

Negotiation & Contracting

• Lead high-value, complex negotiations across the category.
• In partnership with Finance, apply TCO-based analysis and varied negotiation tactics to optimize rate, service level, flexibility, and capacity commitments.
• Partner with Legal on contract structure, SLAs, operational KPIs, liability provisions, capacity commitments, fuel/accessorial terms, and performance remedies for transportation, warehousing, and logistics services.

Cost Savings, Resilience & Risk Management

• Own, deliver, and report against annual cost savings and value creation targets across the logistics/distribution portfolio
• Analyze cost drivers (fuel, capacity, labor, mode mix) and build multi-sourcing and contingency strategies to mitigate network risks
• Support scenario planning and reaction to disruptions — capacity constraints, geopolitical events, port/carrier issues — ensuring contract flexibility
• Build and present business cases for network changes, mode shifts, and partner selection to senior stakeholders

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of category managers and sourcing professionals.
• Set clear priorities, define roles and deliverables, build capability, and create a culture of accountability, partnership, continuous improvement, and measurable business impact.
• Define tasks and activities of staff, clearly describing deliverables, roles, and responsibilities for staff members.
• Oversees operational controls to monitor performance and maximize the return on manpower investment. Measures project progress against plan.
• Foster a culture of partnership, accountability, and continuous improvement across a global/regional team structure

Stakeholder Management & Influence

• Serve as the primary procurement point of contact for Supply Chain, Distribution, and Operations business partners and executive leadership
• Build trust and credibility with senior operations leaders, translating complex sourcing tradeoffs into business-relevant recommendations

Qualifications

• Proven people-leadership experience, including managing and developing a team of sourcing managers.
• Demonstrated success setting category strategies and negotiating complex multi-million-dollar freight, carrier, or distribution center contracts.
• Strong analytical skills, including spend/rate analysis, TCO modeling, and freight market research.
• Experience in retail, apparel, consumer goods, logistics, distribution, or complex global supply chains
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and presentation skills, with experience partnering directly with Distribution/Operations leadership up to the Chief Supply Chain Officer/CFO level.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred.
• Masters Degree preferred.
• Ten or more years of Procurement or Supply Chain related experience.
• Eight or more years of supervisory or management experience.

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore (HQ) office.
• Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

$155,000.00-$200,000.00 USD Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via [e-mail].