Procurement Lead, NA / Corporate Sourcing, Procurement Operations & Travel

Position Overview

Responsible for leading and motivating a team of NA / Corporate procurement professionals, developing and executing global non-merch procurement strategies, managing and optimizing the procure-to-pay process and travel team, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and ensuring compliance with global procurement activities.

A thought leader and partner with senior management who will lead a team of professionals responsible for facilitating requirements gathering, conducting research, data analysis and supplier negotiations resulting in the creation of value and positive financial outcomes across the Company. Works closely with project teams and leads a dedicated procurement team in day-to-day activities for assigned projects and initiatives. Experience in people management, category management, analysis, sourcing, travel management and reporting are essential for success in this role. Reports to the Global Head of Procurement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating a team of procurement professionals, developing and executing global indirect procurement

strategies in alignment with Ralph Lauren’s business objectives and sustainability commitments, managing and optimizing

the procure-to-pay process, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and ensuring compliance with

global procurement activities

continuous improvement and alignment with core values

expectations, including sustainability and social responsibility standards

organization with a cost and high-quality service

improve efficiency and effectiveness

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Requirements and Qualifications :

advanced analytical tools

Required Skills :

Experience / Education :

leadership role

goods sector preferred

Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.