Global Retail Procurement Leader

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers, a global footwear leader, seeks a Retail Procurement Manager to develop and execute category strategies across Store Construction, Store Maintenance, Visual Merchandising and Collateral. You will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate MSAs and SLAs, and partner with Finance and Retail teams to deliver measurable savings.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, strong analytical and leadership skills, and experience with supplier governance in a retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or related field.
• MBA preferred but not required.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience.
• 7+ years in real estate procurement, construction project management, or facilities maintenance, preferably in a retail or consumer goods environment.
• Strong financial, analytical, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Experience leading global sourcing strategies and complex supplier negotiations.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in the retail industry is helpful, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies across Global Retail assigned portfolios including Store Construction, Store Maintenance, Visual Merchandising, and Collateral.
• Lead global sourcing initiatives from strategy through implementation and supplier governance.
• Negotiate commercial agreements including MSAs, SLAs, pricing structures, consulting agreements, and other contracts.
• Partner with Finance, Global Retail teams, and other stakeholders.
• Manage strategic supplier performance through KPIs, business reviews, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze spending, 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 analysis

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/SC/Construction/Facilities

MBA or master’s degree preferred

Tools

Data analytics platforms

Job description

Skechers, a global footwear leader, seeks a Retail Procurement Manager to develop and execute category strategies across Store Construction, Store Maintenance, Visual Merchandising and Collateral. You will lead sourcing initiatives, negotiate MSAs and SLAs, and partner with Finance and Retail teams to deliver measurable savings.

The role requires 7+ years in procurement, strong analytical and leadership skills, and experience with supplier governance in a retail environment.