Senior Manager, Global Procurement
Hollister Incorporated, Hollister, CA, United States
Summary
The Senior Manager, Global Procurement is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing and supplier management strategies for direct raw materials and external manufacturing partners. This role ensures supply continuity, competitive cost, quality performance, and alignment with business growth objectives. The position operates in a highly matrixed, global environment and partners closely with Global Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance.
Responsibilities
Lead global category strategies for direct raw materials and third-party manufacturing, aligned with business, product, and regional requirements.
Act as a strategic business partner to Operations, Global Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality.
Represent Global Procurement in cross-functional forums, including S&OP, supply risk reviews, and major program governance.
Direct Raw Material Sourcing & Supplier Management
Own supplier strategy, sourcing decisions, and commercial frameworks for assigned direct material categories.
Lead supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and ongoing performance management (cost, service, quality, innovation).
Drive dual-sourcing, localization, and risk-mitigation strategies for critical raw materials.
Partner with Supplier Quality and Operations to resolve quality, capacity, and performance issues.
Third-Party / Contract Manufacturing Management
Own commercial and strategic relationships with third-party manufacturing partners.
Lead RFx processes, capacity reservations, cost models, and contract negotiations for external manufacturing.
Collaborate with Planning and Manufacturing to align internal and external capacity strategies.
Support new product introductions (NPI/NPC) and technology transfers into external manufacturing sites.
Cost & Value Management
Deliver year-over-year cost productivity through negotiations, should-cost analysis, specification optimization, and demand aggregation.
Lead price increase evaluations, cost transparency discussions, and recovery strategies.
Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasts, and cost-impact analysis.
Supply Continuity & Risk Management
Identify, assess, and mitigate supply risks across raw materials and third-party manufacturing.
Lead supplier business continuity planning and escalation management.
Support response planning for geopolitical, capacity, or material disruptions.
Governance, Processes & Master Data
Ensure strong governance for supplier selection, contracting, and performance management.
Own procurement-related master data governance for assigned categories (e.g., Vendor Masters, Purchasing Info Records, contracts, pricing).
Drive standardization of procurement processes, tools, and documentation across regions.
Reporting & Analytics
Monitor and report on supplier performance, cost savings, supply risks, and contract compliance.
Use data and analytics to identify trends, opportunities, and corrective actions.
Hire, coach, and develop procurement professionals for high performance.
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and succession plans within the team.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ethical sourcing.
General
Support ESG, regulatory, and compliance requirements related to sourcing and supplier management.
Champion change management associated with sourcing transformations and major initiatives.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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The Senior Manager, Global Procurement is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing and supplier management strategies for direct raw materials and external manufacturing partners. This role ensures supply continuity, competitive cost, quality performance, and alignment with business growth objectives. The position operates in a highly matrixed, global environment and partners closely with Global Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Finance.
Responsibilities
Lead global category strategies for direct raw materials and third-party manufacturing, aligned with business, product, and regional requirements.
Act as a strategic business partner to Operations, Global Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, and Quality.
Represent Global Procurement in cross-functional forums, including S&OP, supply risk reviews, and major program governance.
Direct Raw Material Sourcing & Supplier Management
Own supplier strategy, sourcing decisions, and commercial frameworks for assigned direct material categories.
Lead supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and ongoing performance management (cost, service, quality, innovation).
Drive dual-sourcing, localization, and risk-mitigation strategies for critical raw materials.
Partner with Supplier Quality and Operations to resolve quality, capacity, and performance issues.
Third-Party / Contract Manufacturing Management
Own commercial and strategic relationships with third-party manufacturing partners.
Lead RFx processes, capacity reservations, cost models, and contract negotiations for external manufacturing.
Collaborate with Planning and Manufacturing to align internal and external capacity strategies.
Support new product introductions (NPI/NPC) and technology transfers into external manufacturing sites.
Cost & Value Management
Deliver year-over-year cost productivity through negotiations, should-cost analysis, specification optimization, and demand aggregation.
Lead price increase evaluations, cost transparency discussions, and recovery strategies.
Partner with Finance on budgeting, forecasts, and cost-impact analysis.
Supply Continuity & Risk Management
Identify, assess, and mitigate supply risks across raw materials and third-party manufacturing.
Lead supplier business continuity planning and escalation management.
Support response planning for geopolitical, capacity, or material disruptions.
Governance, Processes & Master Data
Ensure strong governance for supplier selection, contracting, and performance management.
Own procurement-related master data governance for assigned categories (e.g., Vendor Masters, Purchasing Info Records, contracts, pricing).
Drive standardization of procurement processes, tools, and documentation across regions.
Reporting & Analytics
Monitor and report on supplier performance, cost savings, supply risks, and contract compliance.
Use data and analytics to identify trends, opportunities, and corrective actions.
Hire, coach, and develop procurement professionals for high performance.
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and succession plans within the team.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ethical sourcing.
General
Support ESG, regulatory, and compliance requirements related to sourcing and supplier management.
Champion change management associated with sourcing transformations and major initiatives.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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