Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement (Marketing)

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What will you do?

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

First, 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.

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

This role will be responsible for leading the sourcing of Marketing category which includes:

• Advertising agency services
• Marketing technology (MarTech)
• Market research
• Meetings and events
• Print and promotional products
• Specialized marketing services

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. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• 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 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 
• Adaptability

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

$133,920.00 USD - $167,400.00 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 d