Full-Time

Senior Vendor Performance Manager

Posted on 1/27/2025

Nike

Nike

10,001+ employees

Designs and sells athletic footwear and apparel

No salary listed

Senior

Beaverton, OR, USA

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, finance, pre-law or related field with 5+ years directly relevant work experience in Vendor Strategy, Vendor Management, Technology Procurement, or Technology Business Operations Management.
  • 3+ yrs work experience directly with Hardware, Software, Cloud/IaaS, and Security (HW and SW) suppliers including experience managing strategic multi-year contracts with Tier 1 Technology suppliers (examples include Microsoft, Salesforce, Adobe, Amazon, and others).
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Ability to drive insights from unstructured data
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret spend and cost data
  • Understanding of Total Cost of Ownership
  • Experience and understanding of various negotiation tactics
  • Knowledge of standard contract structures and key terms
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including advanced level PowerPoint and Excel
  • An ability to think globally and work with an international, culturally diverse team
  • Proven history of strategic thinking and influencing decisions.
Responsibilities
  • Organize and executing Annual and Quarterly Business reviews, perform monthly management meetings, perform periodic performance reporting, etc.
  • Resolve complex relationship challenges and manage supplier performance improvement activities
  • Establish governance process and activity alignment across Nike functions and geographies.
  • Ensure strategic supplier relationship objectives are met.
  • Influence vendor strategies, conduct spend analysis, manage projects, evaluate and mitigate operational risks.
  • Train internal and external staff in supplier management processes.
  • Drive continual process improvement in vendor management operations and tools.

Nike designs and sells footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories for athletes and everyday consumers. The company stands out in the competitive sportswear market by fostering brand loyalty through continuous product innovation and endorsements from high-profile athletes. Nike generates revenue through retail stores, online sales, and a membership program that offers exclusive access to products. Committed to sustainability, Nike aims to reduce its environmental impact while delivering high-quality products.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Beaverton, Oregon

Founded

1964

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nike's strong e-commerce strategy supports growth in online sales.
  • Partnership with University of Hawai'i boosts brand presence in collegiate sports.
  • Nike's leadership in Digital Commerce 360's Top 2000 Database highlights its market strength.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Hoka and New Balance threatens Nike's market share.
  • Partnership with Skims may alienate traditional consumers.
  • Competition with Fanatics could pressure pricing and profit margins.

What makes Nike unique

  • Nike's collaboration with Skims targets fashion-forward fitness enthusiasts.
  • Taka Kasuga's appointment may lead to innovative design approaches.
  • Nike's bold colorways align with consumer trends for unique sneaker designs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

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