Strategic Sports Brand Partnerships & Procurement Lead

SHEIN Distribution Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 107,600 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match

Vacation and paid holidays

Employee discounts

Free weekly catered lunch

Job summary

A leading global fashion retailer in New York is seeking a Brands Operations Manager for the Sports Category. This role involves driving procurement partnerships, negotiating competitive pricing, and optimizing supply chain strategies for top athletic brands. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in procurement within the sports industry and possesses exceptional negotiation skills. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement, business development, or vendor management experience within the sports industry.
• Strong network of established connections within wholesaler and distributor networks.
• In‑depth knowledge of U.S. sports wholesale procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive procurement and supplier partnerships for top sports brands.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.
• Analyze trends in the U.S. sports market and forecast demand.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Market insight

Supplier relationship management

Job description

A leading global fashion retailer in New York is seeking a Brands Operations Manager for the Sports Category. This role involves driving procurement partnerships, negotiating competitive pricing, and optimizing supply chain strategies for top athletic brands. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in procurement within the sports industry and possesses exceptional negotiation skills. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range and various employee benefits.