Lead, Procurement, Logistics

Nike • Beaverton, OR

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About The Position

The Procurement Logistics Lead strengthens Nike’s operational performance through strategic category execution. The role partners with Global Logistics Procurement and category leads; global and geography transportation, distribution, and operations teams; Procurement Operations; Finance; Legal; and the procurement managed service provider. Global teams develop category strategies, and this role translates them into practical execution across global logistics, with a primary focus on distribution, third-party logistics (3PL), and outbound transportation.

This is a category execution role rather than a traditional sourcing role. The Lead translates global logistics requirements into procurement plans, leads execution from strategy through supplier recommendation and contract award, and works with stakeholders to deliver value, manage risk, and advance business objectives. The role also guides Procurement Operations and the procurement managed service provider, analyzes spend, markets, suppliers, and operations, and communicates recommendations and outcomes to executives.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in logistics procurement, distribution, 3PL, outbound transportation, supply chain operations, category management, sourcing, or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of global logistics operations, particularly distribution, 3PL, and outbound transportation, and the factors that shape supplier and category decisions.
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders, clarify business requirements, develop strategy, influence decisions, and lead execution in a matrixed organization.
• Working knowledge of strategic sourcing, including requests for information, quotation, and proposal (RFx); supplier evaluation; negotiations; and contracting.
• Experience leading complex, multi-million-dollar initiatives and evaluating cost, service, capability, operational, and risk trade-offs.
• Clear and influential communication skills, executive presence, analytical acumen, and judgment to navigate ambiguity and move work forward.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, finance, industrial engineering, program management, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree.
• Logistics procurement background and strong operational knowledge across distribution, 3PL, and outbound transportation.
• Experience translating global category strategies into practical execution across global logistics.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted stakeholder relationships and align on prioritization and sequencing of incoming work based on business requirements, value, and risk.
• Translate global logistics requirements, including distribution, 3PL, and outbound transportation, into actionable category and procurement plans.
• Lead category execution from strategy through supplier recommendation and contract award, aligning stakeholders on decision criteria, requirements, trade-offs, and negotiation plans.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities using operational and market knowledge, challenge assumptions, identify execution risks, and recommend practical solutions.
• Lead complex, multi-million-dollar RFx events and supplier negotiations while maintaining focus on broader category and business outcomes.
• Conduct spend, market, supplier, and operational analysis to identify value opportunities and support fact-based decisions.
• Provide direction to Procurement Operations and the procurement managed service provider to ensure high-quality sourcing and contracting execution.
• Develop concise, executive-ready materials communicating strategy, recommendations, risks, decisions, and outcomes.
• Adopt and scale effective procurement practices, tools, and ways of working across global logistics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior