Manager, Global Procurement

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

WHO WE ARE:Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.ABOUT THE ROLE:The Global Manager is a strategic procurement leader responsible for developing and executing global category strategies that support Skechers' business objectives across multiple regions and business functions. This role oversees one or more indirect procurement portfolios, encompassing all associated subcategories within each assigned package.The role leads complex sourcing initiatives, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, contract lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable value through cost optimization, operational excellence, risk mitigation, supplier performance, and continuous improvement while ensuring alignment with global business priorities.WHAT YOU'LL DO: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.WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU: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 skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple prioritiesExperience in the retail industry is helpful, but not requiredThe pay range for this position is $125,000-$165,000/yr USD.About SkechersSkechers, a global Fortune 500 company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.Equal Employment OpportunitySkechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.Reasonable AccommodationApplicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing [e-mail] perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.