Lead, Strategic Procurement

Company: Under Armour, Inc
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: May 7, 2025

Job Description:

Values & InnovationAt Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.Purpose of RoleUnder Armour is looking for a Strategic Procurement Manager to drive measurable and sustainable value, in areas of indirect (non-inventory) spend. The person selected for this role will serve as a key business partner across various categories, ensuring that Under Armour's spend management initiatives are not only driving profitability through cost savings, but also exceeding our internal clients' expectations for high levels of service and quality.Your Impact

• Proactively and independently seek out opportunities to strategically source categories, by building strong relationships with internal category managers.
• Concurrently manage multiple indirect spend sourcing initiatives, with the goal of driving sustainable value in terms of improved quality, service, and price.
• Identify opportunities across all spend categories to run and optimize savings via reverse auctions.
• E-Sourcing: build out UA's Ariba RFP capabilities to include templates, training, etc. to allow us to optimize our BI (business intelligence) capabilities.
• Research and identify new suppliers that can meet or exceed Under Armour's high expectations for quality and service, while also offering extremely competitive pricing.
• Develop and issue RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs; execute reverse auctions.
• Analyze supplier proposals and create detailed quantitative and qualitative analyses to fuel the negotiations strategy development process.
• Negotiate business terms / legal terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Present the results of strategic sourcing projects to senior management, to gain executive sponsor approval.
• Partner with Under Armour's Legal Department to develop, review, and execute contracts.
• Work closely with Under Armour's Financial Planning & Analysis team to ensure all generated savings are included in future financial projections.
• Work closely with Business Unit to ensure projects are tracking on-time and under budget.Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in finance / supply chain management / business administration or related background (MBA preferred).
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement, Finance, Management Consulting, or Project Management with proven track record of success in leading projects that involve process improvement and change management.
  • Demonstrated success in formulating strategic sourcing strategies, developing and maintaining effective relationships with key suppliers, and establishing effective processes and methods of ensuring excellent supplier performance.
  • High level of experience working in E-sourcing.
  • History of successfully negotiating complex, high-value agreements.
  • Excellent analytical skills combined with the ability to effectively present findings to all levels of the company.
  • Experience with ERP, procure-to-pay, and e-sourcing technology solutions (preferably SAP, Ariba P2P, and Ariba SourcingPro).
  • Strong project management and communications skills.
  • The ability to proactively identify significant opportunities for value enhancement, and execute with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate change management with teammates at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and SharePoint).Workplace Location
    • Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore, MD office.
    • Return to Work Designation: This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 3 days in-office per week through September 5, 2025. Beginning September 8, 2025, the in-office requirement will increase to 4 days per week.Relocation
      • Relocation may be provided up to a specified amount.Base Compensation$95,851.00 - $131,794.30 USDMost 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 DiversityAt 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 believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
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