AdresseBecome 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, 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.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a driven Procurement Buyer to join our team at Nike’s European Logistics Campus in Laakdal, Belgium! The person we’re searching for is an outstanding teammate with a critical mind, always looking for ways to improve and take ownership of procurement processes. This role has direct impact on the supply chain procurement activities across EMEA and will lead end to end tenders and ensure business compliance to procurement policies. This role will report directly into the Procurement Category Manager EMEA.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?
As part of the Supply chain procurement EMEA, you will be immersed in a dynamic role, engaging in a diverse array of tenders within the allocated scopes. This role will tackle a balanced mix of responsibilities within the supply chain procurement team. Collaborating closely with sourcing managers, you’ll provide crucial support on larger projects, contributing to a seamless execution. Simultaneously, you’ll take ownership of your own tenders, leading them from inception to contract signature. This position offers an outstanding blend of collaborative teamwork and individual project ownership, providing a platform for growth and skill improvement in the dynamic field of procurement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead source to contract tenders, demonstrating accountability and ensuring successful execution
- Foster relationships / partnerships with internal stakeholders
- Maintain and develop relationships with suppliers and supervise their performance
- Assist in the drafting, review and management of contracts, ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements
- Negotiate business agreements and close deals in order to ensure maximum added value and to minimize risks
- Understand and apply the strategic sourcing process
- Work closely with sourcing managers to provide valuable support for larger procurement projects within the supply chain
- Develop knowledge on market trends, pricing and industry developments
WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?
Reporting into the Procurement Category Manager EMEA you will also work closely with multiple functions such as Distribution, Tech, Sustainability, and Workplace Design to streamline procurement processes and ensure a resilient and reliable supply chain.
WHAT YOU BRING?
- Passion for Supply Chain Procurement and experience through work and/or studies.
- A great communicator, able to convey your thoughts, ideas and opinions clearly and concisely face-to-face or virtually to all levels up and down stream.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a large, matrixed organisation, successfully influencing others and building collaborative partnerships to deliver large scale cross-functional projects.
- A high-performance mentality: bias for action, drive for results while demonstrating positive attitude and passion and comfortable managing ambiguity!
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.
