Manager, Global Environments Procurement

Tapestry•New York, NY

About The Position

This role is for a Manager, Global Environments Procurement within Tapestry, a global house of brands including Coach and Kate Spade New York. The successful individual will partner with global stakeholders to understand business requests and align on procurement strategies, implement global procurement target initiatives and strategies to achieve cost savings, and identify opportunities for process improvement. They will analyze spend data, manage RFx and sourcing projects, engage vendors in negotiations, and prepare final price lists or recommendations. Project planning, preparing business cases, and researching market trends are also key responsibilities. Contract management from vendor engagement through execution is essential. The role requires a strong leadership presence and the ability to manage and develop Sourcing Specialists and Category Analysts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5-7 years of Strategic Sourcing/Procurement experience
Performance Measurement experience
Contract Negotiation experience
Business Analysis experience
Change Management experience
3-5 years of industry/category specific experience in Architecture & Store Construction (Construction Materials, Store Fixtures, Store Furniture, Architecture & Construction Services)
Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology with pragmatism to manage exceptions
Ability to develop category and sourcing strategies by identifying opportunity areas
Track record of effectively directing and leveraging procurement spend in assigned category areas by leading global cross-functional teams
Experience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships
Strong leadership presence and negotiation/contract management experience
Knowledge and experience with procurement/spend systems data and analysis
Strong interpersonal and management capabilities to manage and develop Sourcing Specialists and Category Analysts
Strong organizational skills
Strong problem solving, analytical and report summation, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to apply change management and consulting skills/knowledge and expertise
Knowledge of materials, finishes, manufacturing processes and quality management

Nice To Haves

Firsthand working knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology.
Technical knowledge of architecturals, shop drawings and material usage.
Team Building skills
Technical knowledge and expertise
High degree of business acumen
Management skills
Interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Partner with global stakeholders to understand business requests and align on procurement strategies
Implement global procurement target initiatives and strategies to achieve cost savings
Identify opportunities for process improvement
Analyze spend data and identify cost-saving opportunities, cost containment / avoidance or revenue
Manage RFx and sourcing projects by preparing, issuing, and evaluating analysis
Engage vendor in negotiations and prepare final price list and / or recommendations to stakeholders
Project planning including timelines deliverables and stakeholder alignment
Prepare business cases to quantify savings and/or benefits of initiatives
Partner closely with business stakeholders supported to identify and execute value generating opportunities
Research market trends and leading practices to discover and execute cost savings initiatives
Contract management from vendor engagement, terms, negotiations and execution