Sr. Global Procurement Project Manager at Deckers Outdoor Corporation in Goleta, California

Job Description:

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.

Job Title: Global Procurement Senior Project Manager (Brands)

Reports to: Global Procurement Manager

Location: Remote

Interested applicants must reside in one of the following approved states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington

The Role

The Global Procurement Senior Project Manager is a forward-thinking collaborator that enjoys making connections with multiple entities internally/externally. The Global Procurement Senior Project Manager will support the Global Procurement Team by providing support on all RFP projects, helping with initiatives to evolve our processes, and contributing to building relationships for successful results. They will work closely with Global Procurement leadership on strategic procurement activities including identifying global alignment initiatives, cost optimization opportunities, competitive bidding, contract negotiation, and purchasing process compliance efforts. A strong candidate will possess a passion for a high paced global environment with previous procurement experience, while being highly motivated by achieving overall team success.

We celebrate diversity--of your background, your experiences and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.

Your Impact

The primary functions of this role, include but are not limited to:

Support the Global Procurement Manager or manage own global/North America projects in planning, executing, and reporting competitive bidding projects generating value in cost/quality/service with Global Procurement leadership Support or lead sourcing strategies, drive purchase processes with reporting, compliance, RFP software management, contract review, and research.

Optimizing contract lifecycle to support KPIs, vendor management, consolidation, and streamlining. Managing Global Travel Program with inventive strategies for the online booking tool, facilitating air/hotel/car relationships, and overall policy compliance.

Who You Are

A highly motivated self-starter with a passion for high achievement and open to the evolution of a growing business. Strong attention to detail while recognizing prioritization of overall tasks A collaborative team player with a positive impactful communication style, with the ability to multi-task and operate with minimal oversight

We'd love to hear from people with

• 3-5 years Procurement Project Management experience


• Experience working within a complex organization with multiple cross-functional stakeholders


• Strong interpersonal and communications skills


• Highly organized with strong negotiation, an a l y t i c a l , p r o b l e m s olv i ng and project management skills


• Ability to adapt to versatile situations and provide integrity and confidence


• Background in eCommerce, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Retail, and Travel is preferred


• Proficient in all Microsoft applications and accounting software (Oracle preferred) a plus

What We'll Give You

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  Competitive Pay and Bonuses - We've created a variety of competitive compensation programs to foster career development, reward success and to show our employees just how much they're valued.


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  Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. Our plans provide powerful ways to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future.


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  Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, focus on our health or just simply recharge. Our plans support our employees' needs to get out, get healthy and come back stronger than ever.


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  Extras, discounts and perks - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras


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  Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That's why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development.


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  Health and Wellness - There's nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.

The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role in our Goleta, CA location . Individual pay will be determined by location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.

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