Ref #:
W144762
Department:
Finance
City:
New York
State/Province:
New York
Country:
United States
Pay Range: The pay range for this job is $62500 - $146000 annually; actual pay is dependent on experience and geographic location.
Benefits: Base pay is only one part of our employee value proposition, which includes a robust benefits package, above-market time off, flexible working arrangements, incentive compensation, where applicable, and varied learning opportunities.
Pay Range Max
146000
Pay Range Min
62500
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
Responsible for execution of strategic sourcing and category management activities for assigned Digital, Marketing & Advertising (Media, CRM, Agencies, Martech, Loyalty, Photo & Video Shoots, Modeling Agencies, Event Production), spend categories. As a part of RLC’s Strategic Sourcing practice, Manager will lead in facilitating requirements gathering, conducting research and data analysis to facilitate the implementation of value creation opportunities. Manager interacts and works closely with project teams and manages day to day activities for assigned projects and initiatives. Reports to the Procurement Lead, NA Strategic Sourcing. Experience in analysis, sourcing & procurement for the Digital, Marketing & Advertising category as well as a desire to learn are essential. Ability to manage initiatives from inception to completion.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Develop category strategy and approach in accordance with overall strategy of Global Procurement including:
Development of Category-Specific Strategies with focus on Digital, Marketing & Advertising
Development of Key Stakeholder Relationships in an area with no previous Procurement involvement
Aligning category strategy to stakeholder prioritization and developing category road map
Prioritization, Planning of Strategic Sourcing Initiatives, then driving initiatives through to completion
Identification of Global vs Region-Specific Opportunities
Management of Project Timelines
Lead execution of Strategic Sourcing events in accordance with Ralph Lauren sourcing methodology including:
Development of Project Baselines and Spend Profiles
Development of Industry & Vendor Profiles
Development of RF(x) Documents
Prepare and Lead Vendor Negotiations
Development and Implementation of Supply Agreements
Provide support for Global Procurement initiatives as required:
Spend Analytics and Assessment
Procurement Performance Reporting and Savings
Procurement Policy and Process Compliance
Coordination of Financial Capture of Sourcing Outcomes
Supplier Relationship Management
Oversight of Strategic Sourcing Analysts’ day-to-day activities including:
Strategic Sourcing Support
Category and Vendor Management
Financial Analysis and Reporting coordination to validate savings regularly
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Experience in business, or a related field preferred
Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.