Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement (Professional Services)

VF Corporation; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

VF Corporation in Greensboro, NC is seeking an Indirect Procurement Global Category Manager to lead sourcing and category management across key spend areas and regions. You will develop global category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive value while ensuring quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in procurement or category management, plus 3+ years of people management, strong negotiation and analytics, and experience with SAP or Coupa.

Qualifications

• BA or BS degree.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are a plus.
• Experience working with a fashion or apparel business a plus.

Responsibilities

• Category Sourcing Strategy Development: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories to optimize cost, quality, and service.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships. Lead negotiations and performance reviews to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and benchmarking to stay informed of industry trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations) to understand business needs and ensure procurement strategies align with organizational objectives.
• Contract Management: Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Cost Optimization: Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, demand management, and process improvements.
• People Management: Develop and lead a global team of 2-4 direct reports.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks, ensuring business continuity and supplier resilience.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytics

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

CPSM

CIPS

Education

BA or BS degree

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

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What will you do?

A day in the life of a Sr. Manager Indirect Procurement (Professional Services) at VF looks a little like this.

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Indirect Procurement Global Category Manager to lead sourcing and category management initiatives across key spend areas and regions. This role is a leadership position responsible for developing and executing global category sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving value creation while ensuring quality and compliance.

• HR services and technology
• IT, Financial, and legal services
• Business consulting
• Facilities services
• Contingent labor
• Travel services

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Category Sourcing Strategy Development: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories to optimize cost, quality, and service
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships. Lead negotiations and performance reviews to ensure alignment with business goals
• Market Analysis: Conduct market research and benchmarking to stay informed of industry trends, risks, and opportunities
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Legal, Operations) to understand business needs and ensure procurement strategies align with organizational objectives
• Contract Management: Lead contract negotiations and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Cost Optimization: Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, demand management, and process improvements
• People Management: Develop and lead a global team of 2-4 direct reports
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks, ensuring business continuity and supplier resilience

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 8+ years of experience and professional achievements.

• BA or BS degree.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management
• 3+ years of people management experience
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
• Proficiency in procurement tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are a plus
• Experience working with a fashion or apparel business a plus.

Skills and Key Competencies:

• Able to gain commitment to ideas and new ways of working
• Growth mindset grounded in strong analytics
• Entrepreneurial and innovative
• Demonstrated change agent
• Action oriented
• Builds trust
• Effective at teaching and educating others in areas of expertise.
• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Acumen
• Relationship Management
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

$140,000.00 USD - $175,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation

You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law. Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.