Director, Strategic Procurement- Supply Chain
Director, Strategic Procurement- Supply Chain
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Purpose of Role
The Director, Strategic Procurement - Supply Chain will own sourcing strategy and supplier management globally across our logistics and distribution network including all modes of transportation (parcel/ocean/air/ground), 3PL, distribution center operations spend (packaging/CapEx/temporary labor), freight (ocean/air/ground). This role partners with Supply Chain, Distribution, and Operations leadership to translate network needs into sourcing strategy, negotiate high-value logistics contracts, and build a resilient, cost-efficient supplier base while building and developing a team of category managers.
Your Impact
Category & Network Sourcing Strategy
Owns multi-year category strategies and annual sourcing plans aligned to network design, service requirements, cost objectives, risk management, and business growth priorities.
Develop and lead sourcing strategies across supply chain categories - regional transportation (Parcel/LTL/TL/intermodal), global transportation (ocean and air freight), international 3PL-operated distribution centers.
Conduct market research, rate benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) modeling across freight modes and geographies
Supplier, Carrier & 3PL/4PL Management
Establish and manage strategic relationships with all category partners
Define supplier/carrier segmentation, and contribute to regular business reviews to drive service reliability and continuous improvement
Lead supplier development activities and cross-functional review meetings to unlock further cost reduction and innovation
Negotiation & Contracting
Lead high-value, complex negotiations across the category.
In partnership with Finance, apply TCO-based analysis and varied negotiation tactics to optimize rate, service level, flexibility, and capacity commitments.
Partner with Legal on contract structure, SLAs, operational KPIs, liability provisions, capacity commitments, fuel/accessorial terms, and performance remedies for transportation, warehousing, and logistics services.
Cost Savings, Resilience & Risk Management
Own, deliver, and report against annual cost savings and value creation targets across the logistics/distribution portfolio
Analyze cost drivers (fuel, capacity, labor, mode mix) and build multi-sourcing and contingency strategies to mitigate network risks
Support scenario planning and reaction to disruptions - capacity constraints, geopolitical events, port/carrier issues - ensuring contract flexibility
Build and present business cases for network changes, mode shifts, and partner selection to senior stakeholders
Team Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a team of category managers and sourcing professionals.
Set clear priorities, define roles and deliverables, build capability, and create a culture of accountability, partnership, continuous improvement, and measurable business impact.
Define tasks and activities of staff, clearly describing deliverables, roles, and responsibilities for staff members.
Oversees operational controls to monitor performance and maximize the return on manpower investment. Measures project progress against plan.
Foster a culture of partnership, accountability, and continuous improvement across a global/regional team structure
Stakeholder Management & Influence
Serve as the primary procurement point of contact for Supply Chain, Distribution, and Operations business partners and executive leadership
Build trust and credibility with senior operations leaders, translating complex sourcing tradeoffs into business-relevant recommendations
Qualifications
Proven people-leadership experience, including managing and developing a team of sourcing managers.
Demonstrated success setting category strategies and negotiating complex multi-million-dollar freight, carrier, or distribution center contracts.
Strong analytical skills, including spend/rate analysis, TCO modeling, and freight market research.
Experience in retail, apparel, consumer goods, logistics, distribution, or complex global supply chains
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and presentation skills, with experience partnering directly with Distribution/Operations leadership up to the Chief Supply Chain Officer/CFO level.
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred.
Masters Degree preferred.
Ten or more years of Procurement or Supply Chain related experience.
Eight or more years of supervisory or management experience.
Workplace Location
Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore (HQ) office.
Work Schedule: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.
Relocation
No relocation provided
Base Compensation
$155,000.00-$200,000.00 USD
Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.
Benefits & Perks
Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
Competitive 401(k) plan matching
Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.
Requisition ID: 166945
Location:
Baltimore, MD, US, 21230
Business Unit: Corporate
Region: North America
Employee Class: Full Time
Employment Type: Salaried
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