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VF Corporation Senior Analyst, Indirect Procurement in Denver, Colorado

Senior Analyst, Indirect Procurement (Americas): Become the newest member of the VF Family!

A truly dynamic role where you will be supporting the sourcing of over $200M spend in multiple categories across the Commercial organization for the Americas region. Reporting into the Director, Indirect Procurement and partnering with multiple organizations and business clients (Retail Operations, DTC, Marketing/Media, Sustainability, Packaging, etc.) you will contribute to category strategies and sourcing interventions in securing best total value as aligned with company and business priorities. Every day is a different day as we get involved in new spend categories driven by our strong internal business relationships.

Position requires strong analytical skills and interpersonal skills to identify new opportunities, drive allocation recommendations and influence the decision-making of others. Individual must be a self-starter and have a passion for working with others, learning, leading projects, communicating effectively, negotiating, and making a difference!

How You Will Make a Difference:

Improve the quality of service and external partner capability to enable our business and improve our employee value proposition. Contribute to our annual value creation targets; including cost savings and avoidance to support operating margin goals.

Key responsibilities include:

Plan, manage, and coordinate multiple category sourcing projects. Evaluate opportunities by category to ensure that the desired business results are achieved based on best total value (savings, quality, delivery, etc.). Analyze, review and finalize sourcing decisions based on RFx process outcomes, and negotiate regional/national/global agreements to ensure that the selection of suppliers meets all of VF’s requirements as determined by subject matter experts (SME’s). Manage and track VF contracts with suppliers, liaise between the legal department and suppliers in the agreement process, protect the best interests of VF, and ensure successful and timely contract completion. Establish regular connections with key stakeholders to support near-term and long-term sourcing needs. Follow up routinely to the accuracy, direction and completion of project objectives with business owners to ensure process efficiency. Maintain open lines of communication will all concerned parties related to sourcing activities. Continuously develop procurement skills and knowledge of supply base through research, due diligence, training, bench-marking and other means.

Years of Related Professional Experience: 3-5 years in procurement

Educational/ Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred or equivalent work experience

  • Negotiation and Indirect procurement category experience strongly preferred

  • Able to influence others with the use of data to see another point-of view, particularly people at higher levels in the company

  • Self-starting – proactively pursues courses of action when opportunities present themselves without prompting from others

  • Strong follow through to ensure all elements of a project are in place and functioning properly during and after implementation

  • Must be analytical and able to draw conclusions and make decisions with sometimes limited data

  • Able to manage others, delegate responsibilities and hold associates accountable

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Must be results-oriented and drive for best possible outcomes

  • Able to project authority in group settings and have strong presentation skills

  • Esourcing and Microsoft Office

  • Experience working with or maintaining processes related to P2P systems, ERP systems, etc.

Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:

  • Travel by air and overnight as required less than 10% of the time

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Hiring Range :

$65,664.00 USD - $82,080.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

P lease note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

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