Manager, Global Environments Procurement

kate spade new york•New York, NY

5d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what’s possible. At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands – Coach and Kate Spade New York – was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We’re always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Store Development to...

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5-7 years of Strategic Sourcing/Procurement experience, Performance Measurement, Contract Negotiation, Business Analysis, 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
Must have 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, Technical knowledge and expertise, high degree of business acumen, management, and 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