In Short:As our
Sr. Lead Distribution Procurement Category Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end strategic sourcing and category management of our global warehousing and distribution network. You will be tasked with developing long-term category strategies that support On's rapid growth while ensuring operational excellence and cost efficiency across our Distribution & Logistics portfolio.
Your Mission:- Category Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies specifically for warehousing and distribution services globally.
- Sourcing & RFP Management: Lead complex RFPs and sourcing events for 3PL providers, ensuring all decisions are supported by rigorous financial and operational analysis.
- Commercial Negotiation: Drive end-to-end contract negotiations, focusing on total cost of ownership (TCO), service levels (SLAs), and long-term scalability.
- Warehouse Operational Design: Support the procurement of automation and technology solutions (e.g., MHE, robotics) to drive distribution center efficiency.
- Network Optimization: Collaborate on business case creation for new node entries, facility expansions, or site relocations within the EMEA and global network.
- Vendor Excellence: Establish robust SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) frameworks to drive accountability and continuous improvement with our logistics partners.
- Labor & Consumables Strategy: Manage the procurement of indirect warehouse needs, including temporary labor contracts and packaging/consumables strategy.
- Operational Visibility: Create and maintain standardized reporting tools to track category spend, vendor performance, and contract compliance.
- Stakeholder Alignment: Facilitate regular strategic alignment meetings with Supply Chain, Finance, and IT leadership to ensure procurement goals support the broader business roadmap.
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify value-engineering opportunities to optimize our distribution footprint and drive sustainable cost savings.
Your Story:- Subject Matter Expertise: Deep understanding of the warehousing and 3PL landscape, including cost models, operational drivers, and industry benchmarks.
- Strategic Influence: Skill to quickly build credibility and trust with executive-level stakeholders and external partners.
- Analytical Precision: Ability to build data-driven business cases and perform complex root cause analysis to support sourcing recommendations.
- Process Discipline: Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract law, and project management methodologies.
- Accountability: Ability to serve as the 'single source of truth' for the distribution category, managing complex dependencies across the global network.
- Resilience: Capacity to act as a change agent, navigating market volatility and high-pressure negotiations with tact and diplomacy.
Basic Qualifications:- A Bachelor's degree (a combination of college education and related work experience may be used as a substitute).
- Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic procurement, category management, or a specialized logistics role in a fast-paced environment.
- Expert knowledge and proficiency with MS Office applications and experience with sourcing tools (e.g., Ariba, Coupa, etc).
Additional Skills:- Strong demonstrated ability to work independently, manage data-intensive projects, and engage remote teams.
- Excellent discretion, judgment, and the capacity to handle sensitive commercial data.
- Solid business judgment, including the ability to anticipate the impact of procurement decisions on the end-to-end supply chain.
- Must demonstrate an energetic, positive, helpful demeanor and a passion for On Running.
What We Offer:Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus: $180,000-$200,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location.
