Director, Strategic Materials Procurement
About The Position
At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. The Role As Director, Strategic Materials Procurement, you will elevate Deckers’ materials sourcing capabilities and shape commercial strategies that drive product creation, cost management, and long-term value. You’ll lead a small team, build critical supplier relationships, and partner across functions to deliver competitive outcomes and sustainable growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a global, fast-moving environment and is passionate about creating structure, building alignment, and leading with clarity and accountability. We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.
Requirements
- BA/BS in a relevant field, or equivalent years of experience (MBA preferred).
- 12+ years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, consulting, or related disciplines requiring complex negotiation and enterprise-level decision-making.
- 5+ years building and leading high-performing teams in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
- 5+ years in executive-facing, global roles presenting recommendations and business cases to senior leadership.
- Demonstrated experience working across cultures and time zones with extensive international and domestic travel (25%+).
- Deep understanding of procurement, sourcing, and supply chain economics, connecting market dynamics to commercial strategy.
- Exceptional influence management skills, aligning stakeholders and leading across functions.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, simplifying complex topics for senior executives; high proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel (SQL a plus).
- Advanced analytical capability including pricing analytics, scenario planning, forecasting, and should-cost thinking.
- Proven negotiation skills, building trust and sustaining productive relationships across cultures and time zones.
- Ability to design and maintain governance routines, business reviews, and operating rhythms.
- Comfortable working in PLM, ERP, and planning platforms, translating data into insight and improving reporting quality.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with footwear and apparel materials, and an understanding of development-to-commercialization cycles (preferred).
- Experience supporting material innovation, sustainability, or traceability initiatives (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Own executive-level supplier relationships and commercial outcomes for Deckers’ strategic materials portfolio, driving negotiations that secure competitive pricing, continuity, and long-term value.
- Lead senior-level supplier relationships, business reviews, escalation paths, and allocation decisions for interchangeable supply; drive material diversification and alternative sourcing.
- Manage commercial negotiations across pricing, incentives, payment terms, and incoterms, ensuring reliable tracking and exception management.
- Build decision-ready business cases, resolve strategic supplier issues, and engage leadership for approvals and risk mitigation.
- Synchronize procurement priorities across Sourcing, Product Development, Vendor Management, Materials Development, Planning, Costing, Finance, and Legal to deliver seasonal and multi-year strategies.
- Embed procurement early in product creation, partner with Costing on pricing mechanics, and serve as the primary procurement contact for Tier 2 materials.
- Provide market intelligence, forecasting, and performance tracking, translating market movement into guidance and negotiation positions.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation for materials liabilities and SEC reporting, and establish operating rhythms for timely decisions.
- Apply selective contracting, build enforceable agreements, and codify practices into scalable playbooks and templates.
- Lead, coach, and develop a small team of analysts, building sustainable operating models and executive-ready insights.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay and Bonuses
- Financial Planning and wellbeing
- Time away from work
- Extras, discounts and perks
- Growth and Development
- Health and Wellness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
