Nike View Job 

Belgium, Antwerp 

64407483

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

They are highly organized, able to balance and prioritize multiple initiatives at one time, adept at project management, able to influence partners, good with data, and experienced negotiators.

Ready for your next game? Show us your tactics via your cv:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
• Proven track record in Supply Chain Procurement
• Demonstrate your growth mindset and curiosity in the intersection of Procurement & Supply chain
• As a strong influencer and negotiator, you avoid splitting the difference!
• You communicate like a pro and very fluently in English (written and spoken). Knowledge of Dutch is a great asset.
• Your strong analytical skills derive insights from data
• Time is money: we need someone with strong project management and time management skills
• You will regularly travel to our headquarters in Hilversum, NL, but also to international partners and sites abroad

IMPORTANT AND NON-NEGOTIABLE NOTE:

• No relocation package/deal: candidates must currently reside in Belgium to be considered for this position. Applications from outside Belgium will not be accepted.
• The role will be based in Laakdal, Belgium at Nike’s European Logistics Campus. Flexible working options are available with a requirement to be on site at least 3 days a week.

Sourcing Strategy

• Define high-level objectives, requirement and demand analysis for sourcing projects in alignment with geo and global category strategy.

• Identifying supply base based on category strategy, competitive analysis, industry trends and spend analysis.

• Explore sourcing opportunities to fulfill category’s goals.

• Consult with category leadership to ensure sourcing plan aligns with global and regional category plans.

Sourcing Execution

• Execute sourcing events (RFI / RFQ / RFP) with clear timelines and secure Nike’s best interests with proper SOW, SLA, or KPI set up.

• Mitigate risk through proper due diligence, deal evaluations and commercial agreements (T&C) negotiations.

• Drive selection of the most appropriate and cost-effective suppliers based on collaboration with stakeholders on selection criteria and weighting.

Project Management

• Prioritize projects within the space that the individual is managing, while delivering to the needs of the stakeholders and the company.

• Execute and close each sourcing project, working cross-functionally end to end with legal, controlling, and purchasing and stakeholder.

• Ability to raise issues and risks to members as needed.

Performance Management

• Connect the work procurement does and impact on the company (cost reduction and cost avoidance, with qualitative impact that the procurement team measures).

• Maintain connections with finance and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with financial and busines target delivery.

• Conduct validation with key financial stakeholders and communicate value to stakeholder and Procurement performance management team