Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

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 is a technology company. From our flagship website and five-star mobile apps to developing products, managing big data and providing leading edge engineering and systems support, our teams at NIKE Global Technology exist to revolutionize the future at the confluence of tech and sport. We invest and develop advances in technology and employ the most creative people in the world, and then give them the support to constantly innovate, iterate and serve consumers more directly and personally. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary and collaborative, taking technology into the future and bringing the world with it.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We’re looking for someone who is experienced and passionate about building a vendor management office (VMO) to lead and support the long term relationship and performance of our technology vendors.

This role provides senior leadership to build technology vendor strategy that support business goals. This role will have enterprise wide impact and influence as technology vendors play a meaningful role in our overall success; builds collaborative partnership with technology VP leaders; work with key vendors to ensure quality, performance, collaboration, and cost containment through internal and external governance.

The candidate needs to demonstrate critical thinking, strategic approach, and in depth knowledge and experience in VMO and/or procurement space.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

Leads vendor governance, oversight and performance strategy including trending and reporting KPI’s by establishing processes and controls to ensure contract negotiation are accurately planned and implemented in such a way to enhance value and minimize risk.

Meet budget expectations, resource projections and metrics needed to implement the strategic vision and tactical plans.

Build high performance teams that ensure alignment of individual and company goals.

Expense management function to promote standardization, controls and efficiencies for optimizing overall tech vendor spend.

Make decisions and provide recommendations that have a significant long-term impact on Nike. Develop cross functional relationships, implement vendor segmentation and rationalization strategy, and implement labor vendor strategy.

Responsible for Vendor Top to Top meeting planning and supporting materials.

Develop and implement vendor score carding, QBR’s and other performance measurements.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

This position interacts with senior leaders of Technology, Procurement, Finance, Legal and all key technology vendors.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING?

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s (preferred) or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
• 8 years relevant work experience
• 5-10 years of experience in Tech Vendor Management Office
• Retail industry is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communications skills. Proven presentation and facilitation skills.
• Self-directed and comfortable working in ambiguous environments
• Experience working in a highly matrixed organizationThe annual base salary for this position ranges from $109,500 to $217,000. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate’s location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Information about benefits

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.