Purpose of RoleThe
Director, Strategic Procurement - Supply Chain will own sourcing strategy and supplier management globally across our logistics and distribution network including all modes of transportation (parcel/ocean/air/ground), 3PL, distribution center operations spend (packaging/CapEx/temporary labor), freight (ocean/air/ground). This role partners with Supply Chain, Distribution, and Operations leadership to translate network needs into sourcing strategy, negotiate high-value logistics contracts, and build a resilient, cost-efficient supplier base while building and developing a team of category managers.
Your ImpactCategory & Network Sourcing Strategy- Owns multi-year category strategies and annual sourcing plans aligned to network design, service requirements, cost objectives, risk management, and business growth priorities.
- Develop and lead sourcing strategies across supply chain categories - regional transportation (Parcel/LTL/TL/intermodal), global transportation (ocean and air freight), international 3PL-operated distribution centers.
- Conduct market research, rate benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling across freight modes and geographies
Supplier, Carrier & 3PL/4PL Management- Establish and manage strategic relationships with all category partners
- Define supplier/carrier segmentation, and contribute to regular business reviews to drive service reliability and continuous improvement
- Lead supplier development activities and cross-functional review meetings to unlock further cost reduction and innovation
Negotiation & Contracting- Lead high-value, complex negotiations across the category.
- In partnership with Finance, apply TCO-based analysis and varied negotiation tactics to optimize rate, service level, flexibility, and capacity commitments.
- Partner with Legal on contract structure, SLAs, operational KPIs, liability provisions, capacity commitments, fuel/accessorial terms, and performance remedies for transportation, warehousing, and logistics services.
Cost Savings, Resilience & Risk Management- Own, deliver, and report against annual cost savings and value creation targets across the logistics/distribution portfolio
- Analyze cost drivers (fuel, capacity, labor, mode mix) and build multi-sourcing and contingency strategies to mitigate network risks
- Support scenario planning and reaction to disruptions - capacity constraints, geopolitical events, port/carrier issues - ensuring contract flexibility
- Build and present business cases for network changes, mode shifts, and partner selection to senior stakeholders
Team Leadership- Lead, coach, and develop a team of category managers and sourcing professionals.
- Set clear priorities, define roles and deliverables, build capability, and create a culture of accountability, partnership, continuous improvement, and measurable business impact.
- Define tasks and activities of staff, clearly describing deliverables, roles, and responsibilities for staff members.
- Oversees operational controls to monitor performance and maximize the return on manpower investment. Measures project progress against plan.
- Foster a culture of partnership, accountability, and continuous improvement across a global/regional team structure
Stakeholder Management & Influence- Serve as the primary procurement point of contact for Supply Chain, Distribution, and Operations business partners and executive leadership
- Build trust and credibility with senior operations leaders, translating complex sourcing tradeoffs into business-relevant recommendations
Qualifications- Proven people-leadership experience, including managing and developing a team of sourcing managers.
- Demonstrated success setting category strategies and negotiating complex multi-million-dollar freight, carrier, or distribution center contracts.
- Strong analytical skills, including spend/rate analysis, TCO modeling, and freight market research.
- Experience in retail, apparel, consumer goods, logistics, distribution, or complex global supply chains
- Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and presentation skills, with experience partnering directly with Distribution/Operations leadership up to the Chief Supply Chain Officer/CFO level.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred.
- Masters Degree preferred.
- Ten or more years of Procurement or Supply Chain related experience.
- Eight or more years of supervisory or management experience.
Workplace Location- Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore (HQ) office.
- Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.
RelocationBase Compensation$155,000.00-$200,000.00 USD
Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.
Benefits & Perks- Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
- Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
- Competitive 401(k) plan matching
- Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
- Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being
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