Manager Strategic Sourcing

As a Manager of Strategic Sourcing at Ralph Lauren, you will be responsible for executing strategic sourcing and category management activities for assigned spend categories, specifically focusing on Stores Architecture and Design. You will lead requirements gathering, conduct research and data analysis, and facilitate the implementation of value creation opportunities, working closely with project teams and managing day-to-day activities for assigned projects.

• Develop category strategy and approach in alignment with Global Procurement strategy, focusing on Architecture and Design.
• Build key stakeholder relationships in areas with no previous Procurement involvement.
• Align category strategy to stakeholder prioritization and develop category road map.
• Prioritize and plan strategic sourcing initiatives and identify global vs region-specific opportunities.
• Manage project timelines and support inventory management.
• Lead execution of strategic sourcing events following Ralph Lauren sourcing methodology.
• Develop project baselines, spend profiles, and industry/vendor profiles.
• Prepare and lead vendor negotiations and implement supply agreements.
• Support global procurement initiatives, including spend analytics and procurement performance reporting.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of Strategic Sourcing Analysts.

• 3+ years of experience in Store Development/Architecture and Design category-specific strategic sourcing.
• Strong analytical, influencing, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change in a decentralized organization.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel domestically and abroad as needed.
• Professional certifications and ERP knowledge preferred.