Indirect Procurement Manager

Wolverine Worldwide
United States, Michigan, Rockford
9341 Courtland Drive Northeast (Show on map)
April 04, 2024
Summary Wolverine Worldwide is a global marketer of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. With an established global footprint that spans approximately 200 countries and territories, as well as a rock-solid infrastructure, Wolverine Worldwide is dedicated to advancing the following brands that comprise the ever-expanding portfolio: Bates, Chaco, Cat Footwear, Harley Davidson Footwear, Hush Puppies, Merrell, Saucony, Sweaty Betty and Wolverine. Wolverine Worldwide's continued success is driven by our ability to stay true to our simple mission: we empower, engage and inspire our consumers - every step of the way. Stride into Success as our Indirect Procurement Manager at Wolverine Worldwide! Lead a dynamic team of procurement professionals, working hand-in-hand with stakeholders across our global brand portfolio. You'll be the maestro of our RFP process, fine-tuning indirect spend on products and services. Your mission? To bring unmatched value in product selection, quality, service, and pricing. You'll track and present savings to our executive management, directly influencing our bottom line. Reporting to the Vice President of Profit Improvement, you'll be at the heart of our operations. Lace up for a role where your expertise propels us forward! Current Employees interested in applying for this role, use the Current Employee tab in the top right corner to apply. Job Description Facilitate the RFP process with other areas of the company and provide internal stakeholders with guidance, defined processes, developed purchasing strategies, project updates and reporting. Develop creative procurement strategies while designing and aligning procurement processes and policies with business requirements. Minimize cost and maximizing value in the procurement process by applying best / leading practices across sourcing, new / nontraditional supplier development, negotiations, benchmark modeling, and other process improvements and facilitate their implementation. Ensure compliance with policies and programs in alignment with sourcing strategy. Review initiatives, investigate opportunities, develop and issue vendor surveys, proposal templates and define negotiation strategy templates. Meet with vendors to review their proposals and negotiate pricing, vendor terms, conversion allowances, growth programs, warranties, parts pricing and service agreements to bring best value. Track and report on savings, make recommendations, award business, draft and issue agreements, implement new programs and resolve vendor disputes. Responsible for program performance relative to supplier performance, company compliance, and cost savings objectives. Drive Supplier Management strategies to align to corporate KPIs with mission & vision. Create of templates for Supplier Management process (scorecards, questionnaires, supplier meetings, annual performance reviews, etc.) Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendor partners to facilitate best value and to reduce costs. Analyze and evaluate performance data from less-than-perfect sources, and to construct and develop improvement programs. Performs duties consistent with the company's AAP/EEO goals and policies. Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration and previous Procurement Management experience 5 - 7 years experience in procurement in a multi-business environment (indirect procurement experience preferred) Self-Starter: Highly self-motivated team player who can effectively collaborate with management, business unit personnel, and approved vendors. Tech-Savvy: Mastery in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams. Data Whiz: Comfortable and proficient in data analysis. Analytical Mindset: Fact-based decision-making skills. Strategic Planner: Experience in program development, implementation, and management. RFP Expert: Skilled in planning and executing the RFP process. Negotiation Guru: Strong negotiation skills to drive value. Influential Communicator: Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to influence. Goal-Oriented Leader: Demonstrated ability to influence and lead teams in achieving or exceeding challenging goals. Change Agent: Experience in change management within a global, matrixed organization. Working Conditions - Hybrid Normal office environment. Some travel may be required. Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote. #LI-MM1 #LI-Hybrid #WWWCareers The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.