Global Category & Procurement Strategy Lead

Skechers USA, Inc.; Hermosa Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers USA, Inc. is seeking a Global Manager of Procurement to drive strategic category management across regions and functions in a dynamic retail environment.

You will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate high-impact contracts, and partner with Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and Security to deliver cost savings and risk mitigation. This role emphasizes governance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, engineering, economics, operations, or related field.
• MBA or master’s degree preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience.
• Strong financial, analytical, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in data analytics and business intelligence platforms.
• Experience with global sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Retail industry experience is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies across assigned portfolios.
• Lead global sourcing initiatives from strategy through implementation and supplier governance.
• Negotiate commercial agreements including MSAs, SLAs, pricing, leases, and consulting agreements.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Legal, Supply Chain, IT, Security, and other stakeholders.
• Manage strategic supplier performance through KPIs, reviews, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze spend, market intelligence, and total cost of ownership to identify value opportunities.
• Deliver measurable cost savings, supplier consolidation, and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance, sustainability, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data analytics

BI dashboards

Global sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking under pressure

Retail industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business / supply chain / finance / engineering / economics / operations

MBA or master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Skechers USA, Inc. is seeking a Global Manager of Procurement to drive strategic category management across regions and functions in a dynamic retail environment.

You will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate high-impact contracts, and partner with Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and Security to deliver cost savings and risk mitigation. This role emphasizes governance and continuous improvement.