WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead all procurement activities for sales and POS materials, including in-store displays, promotional signage, shelf talkers, window graphics, banners, product packaging, hang tags, price tickets, catalogs, look books, sell sheets, and digital POS assets, ensuring brand compliance, quality standards, and cost optimization across all retail and wholesale channels.
• Develop and execute category-specific procurement strategies for all sales and POS material segments, leveraging market intelligence, spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, and print production expertise to drive continuous cost savings and supply chain efficiencies.
• Manage the full sourcing lifecycle for all sales and POS materials, including RFP/RFQ development, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, purchase order management, and delivery oversight to ensure materials arrive on time and meet Skechers quality and brand standards.
• Negotiate and administer supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and service level agreements (SLAs) with print vendors, display manufacturers, packaging suppliers, and production houses, ensuring all terms protect Skechers' commercial interests and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain a high-performing supplier base for sales and POS material categories, conducting regular performance reviews, managing KPIs, and driving accountability for quality, lead times, sustainability commitments, and pricing.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Creative, Sales, Visual Merchandising, and Retail Operations teams to forecast demand, align procurement timelines with seasonal campaign calendars, and ensure all sales and POS materials are available for product launches, promotions, and new store openings.
• Collaborate with Finance and budget owners to develop and manage annual procurement budgets for sales and POS material categories, tracking spend against targets and identifying opportunities for cost reduction, consolidation, and value engineering.
• Drive sustainable procurement practices by identifying and sourcing eco-friendly, recyclable, and responsibly produced sales and POS materials in alignment with Skechers' corporate responsibility and environmental goals.
• Ensure all procured sales and POS materials meet regulatory, safety, and compliance standards across all domestic and international markets where Skechers operates, including print quality, materials safety, and country-specific labeling requirements.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, with a focus on sales materials, POS materials, print production, or marketing supply chain within a global retail or consumer goods environment.
• Deep knowledge of POS and sales material categories, including print production processes, display manufacturing, packaging, and signage production techniques.
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills with a demonstrated track record of delivering cost savings, supplier consolidation, and performance improvements across print and display categories.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent sourcing projects and meet tight seasonal deadlines.
• Proficiency in procurement and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, or equivalent platforms, as well as project management tools such as Asana or Smartsheet.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across Marketing, Sales, Creative, and Operations teams.
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or equivalent procurement certification.
• Experience with sustainable sourcing and eco-friendly print and display material alternatives.
• Familiarity with international supplier management, global print production, and multi-market POS distribution logistics.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume retail or wholesale procurement environment with exposure to seasonal campaign-driven procurement cycles.

The pay range for this position is $125,000-$165,000/yr USD.