Sourcing Manager - Vancouver, Canada - Lululemon

Lululemon

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Sourcing Mgr, Raw Materials

WHO WE ARE
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits.

Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well.

We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in.

As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. That includes creating an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused environment for our people.

ABOUT THIS TEAM

The team is committed to creating Long Range plans that evaluate risk and opportunity that will the support the business needs thro Strategy (Global, vendor and product) and partnering with Supply Planning to establishing a Vendor base that supports demand, In order to support Strategy and plans this team manages the New Vendor Approval Process ensuring that our partners Values are shared with Lululemon.

In addition, this team are key to New Product Introduction. Costing Excellence is a key responsibility of this team ensuring Best Product at best cost.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

You will curate and manage a vendor base that supports design, innovation, capability, capacity ,cost, quality and sustainability needs relating to the POD(s) that you will support and manage the Strategy associated.
You will be responsible for the exploration and onboarding of New vendors as identified to support business needs and strategy
You will manage Regular vendor Strategy meetings
You will develop and own Long range plans that support business plans and propose and manage implementation
You will support New Product Introduction
You will manage Costing excellence for the products and associated PODs
Travel will be required for this role

QUALIFICATIONS
10 Years Experience in Similar role or industry Raw Material Experience preferred Strategic mindset String Analytical skills Excel | Power PI | Power Point Experience collaborating with Stake Holders to deliver shared goals Ability to enroll and influence decision making

MUST HAVES
Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life.

Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.

Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same.

Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.

Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.

Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take themselves too seriously.