Senior Specialist, Nike Stores Cost Management

WHO WE ARE

The Nike Direct EMEA Stores Development Cost Management team seeks a Senior Specialist to manage all aspects of the contractual and financial side of Nike’s Store Development Construction Projects across EMEA.

You will be working closely with the Store Construction, Partner Management, Store Design, Procurement, Legal, Financial Planning and Accounting teams to create the future of retail ensuring Nike’s Store Projects will be completed within their projected budget. This role reports to the EMEA Manager for Stores Development Cost Management.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a highly experienced cost manager who can drive value in the development of our business. In particular the candidate should be able to:

• Foster effective teamwork and develop others by supporting a culture of inclusion

• Build strong partnerships across functions & cultures, providing feedback for others to develop

• Embrace change and operate effectively even during periods of uncertainty while constructively dealing with problems

• Suggest better and news ways to be more efficient and applies expertise in ways that are unique or innovative

• Drive clarity by setting out realistic timelines and clearly communicating actions and holding self and others accountable to meet commitments

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

• Defining the financial setup of Nike’s projects including the development of the CAPEX budget, defining the procurement strategy and vendors to be engaged in the projects.

• Coordinate communication related to cost, budget, and invoicing between internal team members, General Contractors, Nike Direct vendors, Partners etc.

• Maintain and update project dashboard and closely supervise project budget vs. actuals to ensure projects are delivered on budget

• Analyze and clarify quotations / contracts to acquire sign-off by balancing cost, quality, lead time, and technical considerations

• Manage the processing of Purchase orders, invoices compliant with Nike’s internal processes and requirements

• Manage bidding/ tender process (PQQ, RFP) by preparing relevant documentation, being able to analyze tender returns and prepare recommendations to Senior Leadership. Develop vendor management procedures, strategies and reports.

• Maintain overall relationships with vendors and wider teams to act as the single point of contact for all commercial issues

• Supports Nike's Store Construction strategy and vision with own work and through day-to-day actions and maintaining compliance with contracts, code of conduct and corporate directives

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will be working closely with teams such as Store Construction, Partner Management, Store Design, Concepts, Legal, Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Tech, Digital, Store Operations. Externally, you will work with Nike Partners, External Consultants, Architects, General Contractors and Vendors to ensure projects are delivered on budget and vendors are paid in a timely manner.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Proven prior experience with Construction Cost Management

• Degree in business/financial management, construction management or Quantity Surveying is preferred

• Experience in construction cost management/ quantity surveying consultancy or in a construction and engineering company

• Ability to work in a fast-paced flexible environment and collaborate cross-functionally with great negotiation skills.

• Very strong administrative skills with MS Office (Excel), SAP, Aravo, Smartsheet

• Excellent organization and project management skills especially Cost Management and financial reporting - Accounting (GAAP) experience would be a plus

• Strategic planning and execution of detailed plan of works

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work

• Excellent English language skills both written and speaking. Other languages are a plus

Applications for this role will be accepted until end of day 9 August 2024.