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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in global procurement and sourcing within the retail apparel sector, with a strong focus on cost negotiation, RFP management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in leveraging AI-powered platforms for procurement optimization and data-driven decision making.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Global Procurement ExperienceRFP Process ManagementCost Negotiation SkillsData-Driven Decision MakingCross-Functional Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Cost NegotiationRFP ManagementData AnalysisClean Sheet DevelopmentSupply Chain ManagementVendor ManagementPricing StrategyCommodity StrategyScenario AnalysisMargin Review
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsCommercial Acumen
Tools & Technologies
AI-Powered PlatformsVendor PortalProduct Catalog Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree (Preferred)
Industry Keywords
Retail ApparelSourcingSupply Chain ManagementSoft GoodsHome Goods
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define and execute commercial roadmaps and vendor distribution strategies for assigned procurement categories
- Establish short- and long-term procurement targets aligned with business growth
- Deliver exceptional product cost without sacrificing product quality or ESG considerations
- Partner with technology teams to embed procurement capabilities and playbooks into Vendor Portal and Product Catalog tools
- Identify and deliver 700 bps product cost reductions over the next 12 months
- Structure and run competitive, end-to-end RFP processes with manufacturing partners
- Manage the full RFP lifecycle from vendor identification through award
- Negotiate product costs and commercial terms and institutionalize repeatable negotiation frameworks
- Build an AI agent to run RFPs systematically in 2026 and support scenario analyses
- Create and use component-level clean sheets for pricing transparency
- Review, approve, and optimize costs for buy events within assigned categories
- Lead buy-plan margin reviews and partner with material sourcing teams on transparent, competitive pricing
- Negotiate launch costing and establish schedules for renegotiating scale pricing
- Provide merchandising teams with achievable scale-costing targets
- Partner with material managers, sourcing teams, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 vendors to implement material benefits in finished-goods costing
- Integrate upstream material availability into product design and development cycles
- Identify and execute supply-chain value creation opportunities, including verticalization and volume consolidation
- Explore commodity strategies and partnerships to manage price fluctuations and build verticalized supply chains
Requirements
What you’ll need- 8+ years of experience in global procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management in a retail apparel environment
- Proven track record running competitive RFP processes with international manufacturing partners
- Hands-on experience building and leveraging clean sheets for cost negotiation
- Strong analytical skills and comfort with data-driven decision making
- Experience working cross-functionally with merchandising, materials, and production teams
- Technical aptitude for leveraging AI-powered platforms, such as LLMs, for scenario analysis and automating complex procurement tasks
- Excellent negotiation skills and commercial acumen
- Experience in apparel, soft goods, or home goods strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree a plus
- Successful completion of a background check
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal employment opportunities and anti-discrimination protections
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
- Background check conducted in compliance with applicable laws