Ubicación: Canada
Estado/Provincia/Ciudad: British Columbia
Ciudad: Vancouver
Sectores Empresarial: Store Support Centre (SSC)
Time Type: Full-time
Procurement Category Manager, Corporate Services & Marketing
Description & Requirements
who we are
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
about this team
The Global Procurement team are trusted business advisors who strategically partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to create value and mitigate risk in strategic non-product purchases for the global organization. The team supports the business in increasing its profitability and return on investment by creating value in our indirect supply chain through strategic &stakeholder-centric procurement. From providing category expertise, market insights, cost savings opportunities, supplier performance and relationship management & developing short and long-term strategies, the Global Procurement team plays a key role in value delivery for our business.
about this role
This role strategically supports partnering with cross functional teams and external suppliers to create value and mitigate risk in the Global Corporate Services & Marketing categories. Benefiting from experience in deploying formal procurement processes and broad category expertise, value is achieved by enrolling stakeholders in procurement policies, developing strategic supplier relationships, and improving agility and providing operational insights to internal stakeholders.
a day in the life
- Educate stakeholders on procurement policies, and best practices to drive alignment and value creation
- Support the implementation of category strategies in partnership with business stakeholders
- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring collaboration, value delivery, and risk mitigation
- Support the execution (and sometimes lead) strategic sourcing events and supplier negotiations in adherence with Procurement and cross-functional processes and policies.
- Provide operational insights and market intelligence to internal stakeholders, helping to optimize supplier relationships and procurement decisions
- Contribute to a positive, high-performing team by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and fostering continuous improvement as a team
qualifications
- 5+ years Procurement experience
- 2+ years Corporate Services and/or Marketing experience
- MBA, SCMP or equivalent professional designation
- Business Relationship: Strong – Understanding of stakeholder issues and drivers. Uses knowledge when building relationships and determining appropriate action on stakeholder input and expectations. Can identify when support is needed in navigating specifically difficult issues and supports resolution.
- Category management: Strong – Supports and sometimes develops strategies and buying programs for a range of commodities. Knowledgeable of the geographic, technical and commercial features. Knowledgeable of supply/demand dynamics and industry cost structures and mechanisms.
- Sourcing: Strong - Works independently or supports team to generate creativity in creating options contracting, sourcing, relationships or risk improvement, using the category sourcing frameworks.
- Negotiation: Developing – Developing comprehension of when and how to negotiate. Has supported building objectives of negotiation strategies to accomplish organization objectives. May lead some low risk negotiations.Supports the organization to have sufficient time to negotiate and that all negotiations result in a signed contract.
- Project Management: Advanced - Manages complex projects, producing multiple project deliverables simultaneously. Uses advanced techniques to manage projects, including control and reporting strategies to monitor changes.
- Proficient/Advanced MS Office skills
- Smartsheet and P2P/e-sourcing platform knowledge is an asset
must haves
- Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
- Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
- Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
- Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.
Additional Notes
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.
Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.
Compensation and Benefits Package
lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical hiring range for this position is from $103,500 - $135,900 annually; the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.
At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:
- Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
- Paid time off
- Savings and retirement plan matching
- Generous employee discount
- Fitness & yoga classes
- Parenthood top-up
- Extensive catalog of development course offerings
- People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
workplace arrangement
This role is classified as In-Person under our SSC Workplace Policy: In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.
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Solo se contactará a los candidatos(as) bajo consideración. Por favor, acepta nuestro mayor agradecimiento por tu interés. lululemon es un empleador que ofrece igualdad en oportunidades de empleo. Las decisiones de empleo se basan en el mérito y las necesidades comerciales, y no en la raza, el color, el credo, la edad, el sexo, el género, la orientación sexual, el origen nacional, la religión, el estado civil, la condición médica, la discapacidad física o mental, el servicio militar, el embarazo o el parto y condiciones médicas relacionadas o cualquier otra clasificación protegida por leyes y ordenanzas federales, estatales o provinciales y locales. Hay servicios de adaptacion razonables disponibles para personas calificadas con discapacidades, previas a solicitud. Esta póliza de Igualdad de oportunidades de empleo se aplica a todas las prácticas relacionadas con el reclutamiento y la contratación, la compensación, los beneficios, la disciplina, la transferencia, la terminación y todos los demás términos y condiciones de empleo. Mientras la gerencia es principalmente responsable de asegurar que se implementen las pólizas de igualdad de oportunidades de empleo de lululemon, usted comparte la responsabilidad de garantizar que, mediante sus acciones personales, las pólizas sean efectivas.
lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us ataccommodations@lululemon.com. In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.