Senior Director Procurement, Real Estate & Facilities

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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE, Inc.’s relentless pursuit of product innovation and sustainable growth demands bold new ways of doing business – including supplier engagement. Stretching far beyond conventional sourcing, Nike Procurement secures the best supplier relationships to drive business success. The team maximizes the value and reach of the company’s investments in external resources, including product materials, marketing services, digital tools, temporary labor, high-tech manufacturing equipment and other products and services to fuel business growth and sustainability.

At Nike Procurement, we are dedicated to revolutionizing how the world’s leading sports brand does business with its suppliers and partners!

The Senior Director, Real Estate & Facilities Management in Global Procurement will be responsible for building and leading the team of Category Leads and Sourcing Managers who support Nike’s corporate and retail facilities. This leader will be responsible for the following spend categories: Real Estate, Food Services, Internal Events, Security, Operating Suppliers, MRO, Travel/Hotels, All Real Estate / Locational Leases, Construction, Architecture, Fixtures & Furniture, Renewable Energy, Utilities, Post-Consumer Waste, Mobility (vehicles/bikes), and Fitness

This is a new position that will require a change agent, self-starter, a seasoned professional with extensive knowledge of Procurement, Sourcing and the Real Estate space. The engagement model, service offering and the benefits that Procurement and Sourcing functions are to deliver will need to be defined and communicated across the company. You will lead change and innovation; challenge status quo, adopt technology, put forward creative ideas, champion and implement process improvements, capture the ideas of others and demonstrate good judgment about which ideas will work.

In this role, you will manage a team of Category Leaders and Sourcing Managers responsible for strategic sourcing activities, category management and supplier management functions, developing sourcing strategy aligned with functional / business objectives, building organizational strength, creating robust sourcing strategies, negotiating agreements, leading strategic supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement. In doing so, you will be a mindful coach and mentor to the existing team going through multiple transformational changes while recruiting additional resources. In addition, you will act as a key business partner to the functional leadership teams.

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Business, Finance and/or Supply Chain; Graduate Degree in Business (Preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of proven experience in sourcing, category management including Facilities Management experience
• Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant savings
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills, strategic sourcing, process/project management, computer technology, leadership and partnership.
• Broad business acumen to include Strategic Sourcing - Total Cost of Ownership decisions in multifaceted companies where outstanding practices are employed
• Strong leadership and effective business partnering capabilities; problem solving and decision-making
• Outstanding negotiating skills, especially at an executive management level
• Confirmed project management skills

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.