Manager, Global Procurement

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

Job summary

Skechers USA Ltd. in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking a Manager, Global Procurement to lead strategic sourcing and global category strategies. You will drive supplier governance, negotiate MSAs and SLAs, and partner with Finance, Legal, IT, and operations to deliver value and cost optimization.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of procurement experience; MBA preferred. Strong analytics, leadership, and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced 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.

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

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Data Analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Global Sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Job description

## Manager, Global ProcurementApply: Manhattan Beach, CA: Full time: Posted Today: JR133261WHO 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 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 requiredThe pay range for this position is $125,000-$165,000/yr USD.