Global Procurement Strategy Lead

Skechers U.S.A., Inc.; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a Global Manager of Procurement to lead indirect spend across regions, shaping category strategies and driving supplier negotiations and governance.

The role focuses on delivering cost savings, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement while aligning with Skechers' strategic priorities. The successful candidate will collaborate with Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and Supply Chain, bring strong analytical and leadership skills, and navigate a dynamic retail environment

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, with demonstrated experience analyzing large datasets, developing dashboards, identifying trends, and translating data into actionable business insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Experience with global sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Experience in the retail industry 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 structures, leases, consulting agreements, and other contracts.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Legal, Supply Chain, IT, Security, and other stakeholders.
• Manage strategic supplier performance through KPIs, business 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

Strategic procurement

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Spend analysis

Data analytics

Global sourcing

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

MBA or master’s degree preferred

Tools

BI platforms

Job description

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a Global Manager of Procurement to lead indirect spend across regions, shaping category strategies and driving supplier negotiations and governance.

The role focuses on delivering cost savings, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement while aligning with Skechers' strategic priorities. The successful candidate will collaborate with Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and Supply Chain, bring strong analytical and leadership skills, and navigate a dynamic retail environment