Vice President of Sourcing leading sourcing strategies for Crocs brands. Driving efficiency and quality in global supply chain operations with vendor management and team leadership.
Responsibilities
Drive Global Sourcing Strategy, including Country of Origin and Vendor Business Allocation strategies, aligned with the organization’s Long Range Plan
Manage and exceed Leadership expectations around Supply Chain Resiliency, Product Margin, and Integrity
Align with internal and external partners to translate mid- to long-term strategic initiatives into execution roadmaps
Maintain sourcing agility through strong collaboration with vendors and internal teams
Track Vendor KPIs and link business allocation to performance
Innovate by championing new tools, technologies, and process optimizations to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Collaborate cross-functionally with HQ teams (Product, Finance, Sustainability, Compliance, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Brand Sourcing) for cohesive execution
Requirements
Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field
Minimum 15 years of experience in Sourcing, with at least 5 years in Leadership role
Footwear background is a must
Proven leadership in managing global sourcing operations preferably at Multi brand organizations
Strong people management, negotiation, analytical, and strategic planning skills
Experience in managing supplier relationships and contract negotiations
Effective communicator with executive presence
Proficient in oral and written English communication
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