Global Retail Procurement Leader — Strategy & Savings

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

Job summary

Skechers USA, Inc. is seeking a Retail Procurement Manager in Manhattan Beach, CA. The role leads global category strategies for Store Construction, Store Maintenance, Visual Merchandising, and Collateral, directing complex supplier negotiations and governance.

You’ll partner with Finance and Retail teams to optimize spend, drive cost savings, and ensure compliant, sustainable procurement processes. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in procurement or category management, strong analytics, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• MBA or master’s degree preferred but not required.
• 7+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience.
• 7+ years of experience 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.
• 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.
• Experience leading global sourcing strategies and complex 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 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

Strategic procurement

Sourcing

Cost optimization

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Business Intelligence platforms

Data analytics tools

Job description

Skechers USA, Inc. is seeking a Retail Procurement Manager in Manhattan Beach, CA. The role leads global category strategies for Store Construction, Store Maintenance, Visual Merchandising, and Collateral, directing complex supplier negotiations and governance.

You’ll partner with Finance and Retail teams to optimize spend, drive cost savings, and ensure compliant, sustainable procurement processes. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in procurement or category management, strong analytics, and