Strategic Global Retail Procurement Leader

Skechers U.S.A., Inc.; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a Retail Procurement Manager to lead global category strategies across store construction, maintenance, visual merchandising, and collateral.

The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier governance, and cost optimization in a fast-moving retail environment. Responsibilities include negotiations, cross-functional collaboration with Finance and Global Retail teams, and delivering measurable cost savings while ensuring governance and sustainability standards are

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 to support strategic decision-making.
• 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

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Data analytics

Supplier negotiations

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business Administration, Facilities Management, or related field

MBA or master’s degree preferred

Job description

Skechers U.S.A., Inc. is seeking a Retail Procurement Manager to lead global category strategies across store construction, maintenance, visual merchandising, and collateral.

The role focuses on strategic sourcing, supplier governance, and cost optimization in a fast-moving retail environment. Responsibilities include negotiations, cross-functional collaboration with Finance and Global Retail teams, and delivering measurable cost savings while ensuring governance and sustainability standards are