Sr. Professional, Strategic Indirect Procurement (Marketing)

Values & Innovation

At 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.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

•    Global Marketing & Retail Procurement / Contract Management 
o    Ability to work collaboratively with Under Armour’s commercial legal team, business unit leaders, project managers, and a strong ability to lead contract negotiation sessions
o    Ability to effectively manage contract redlining, negotiation, term sheets, and supplier relationship management to resolve contract disputes + close contracts with the best possible position for Under Armour 
•    Global Strategic Sourcing
o    Assistance during Strategic Sourcing events, inclusive of scheduling, NDA management, data analysis with oversight from the Procurement Director, other Sourcing support as assigned 
o    Data input for sourcing projects into the team’s strategic sourcing calendar, proactively surfacing upcoming opportunities to the team’s Director of Procurement
o    Expertise in managing sourcing engagements with multiple suppliers with oversight from the Procurement Director 
o    Ability to competitively bid projects with suppliers (RFI, RFP, RFQ), with a strong focus on market benchmarking and application of cost reduction techniques
o    Ability to speak clearly + articulate value of Sourcing rationale, ability to execute defined Sourcing strategies, with a strong focus on presentation of Sourcing output to management 
•    Pipeline Input + Quality Assurance
o    Maintain Marketing & Retail project tracker and ensure information is up to date for all projects processed 
o    Maintain log of cost savings through Under Armour’s Value Attainment tracker, collaborating with our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams to ensure budgets are adjusted to reflect cost savings 
•    Policy Adoption Advocation 
o    Ensure teammates are following proper Procurement protocol in the procurement of new goods or services, and maintain positive attitude when presenting Procurement materials + policies to teammates 
•    Special Projects 
o    Lead other Procurement special projects as assigned 

Qualifications

•    Strong work ethic and high level of integrity
•    Comfortable in challenging, performance-driven environment
•    Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and listening)
•    Strong time management capabilities and able to manage high-level workload with project deadlines, balancing multiple tasks and initiatives simultaneously 
•    Ability to manage flexible schedule that may include balancing international meetings off-hours to support global projects 
•    Proficient at building and maintaining relationships with internal and external contacts 
•    Exceptional customer service disposition
•    Professionalism and exhibiting consistent good judgment
•    Experience with all Microsoft Office products, especially Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint 
    

Bachelor’s Degree
•    3-5 years of Procurement experience, preference in Global Marketing or Retail 

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore office.
• Return to Work Designation: 3 days week in-office, the remainder of work week remote. 

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

 $73,898.00 - $101,609.20 USD

Most 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. 

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Our Commitment to Diversity

At 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.