Global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leader

Skechers; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers, a global lifestyle brand, seeks a Global Manager to lead strategic procurement across regions. You will shape global category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings while ensuring governance and compliance. Strong analytics, negotiating, and leadership skills are essential.

Role requires 5+ years in procurement with global exposure; experience in retail is a plus. Reporting to senior leadership, this position is based in Southern California with

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 BI platforms with dashboards and trends.
• Experience with global sourcing strategies and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies across assigned portfolios.
• Lead global sourcing initiatives from strategy through implementation and governance.
• Negotiate commercial agreements including MSAs, SLAs, pricing, leases, and other contracts.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Legal, Supply Chain, IT, Security, and other stakeholders.
• Manage strategic supplier performance through KPIs, reviews, 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 sourcing

Category management

Supplier negotiations

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Economics, Operations, or related field

Tools

Business intelligence platforms

Dashboards

Job description

Skechers, a global lifestyle brand, seeks a Global Manager to lead strategic procurement across regions. You will shape global category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost savings while ensuring governance and compliance. Strong analytics, negotiating, and leadership skills are essential.

Role requires 5+ years in procurement with global exposure; experience in retail is a plus. Reporting to senior leadership, this position is based in Southern California with