Footwear Material Sourcing Lead

Nike•Beaverton, OR

1d•Remote

About The Position

Partner closely with product engineering and chemical engineering teams to develop and refine strategy and ensure alignment across the Nike organization. Serve as the relationship manager for key chemical suppliers to message Nike’s source strategy decisions and maintain strategic relationships. Partner closely with Material Transformation leaders to drive chemical success on buy/sell programs and think strategically about implementing these programs. Build on existing sourcing strategies and stand-up new sourcing strategies for footwear chemical materials. Research and assess suppliers based on quality, reliability, and cost effectiveness to enhance supply chain. Communicate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers. Develop and implement sourcing strategies to improve footwear production. Stay informed about market trends and price fluctuations. Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure the materials meet the standards. Ensure compliance with safety, environmental and trade regulations. Maintain strong relationships with partners, addressing any sourcing issues. Work closely with stakeholders in footwear production and development.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Science in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
2 years of experience in the job offered or in a material-related occupation.
Chemical Supplier Management
Footwear manufacturing process
Footwear Bottom Platform Formulation
Chemical Sourcing Strategy Development & Deployment
Contract Negotiation & Management
Chemical Library
Chemical Industry Knowledge & Insights
Supply Chain Management and risk management
Regulatory Compliance
Supplier Lifecycle Management
Global Sourcing
Data analysis

Responsibilities

Develop and refine strategy and ensure alignment across the Nike organization in partnership with product engineering and chemical engineering teams.
Serve as the relationship manager for key chemical suppliers, communicating Nike’s source strategy decisions and maintaining strategic relationships.
Drive chemical success on buy/sell programs and implement these programs strategically in partnership with Material Transformation leaders.
Build on existing sourcing strategies and establish new sourcing strategies for footwear chemical materials.
Research and assess suppliers based on quality, reliability, and cost effectiveness to enhance the supply chain.
Communicate terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to improve footwear production.
Stay informed about market trends and price fluctuations.
Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure materials meet standards.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and trade regulations.
Maintain strong relationships with partners and address any sourcing issues.
Work closely with stakeholders in footwear production and development.