Lead, Materials Operations Management

Position Type Full Time Career area Procurement Location 1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States Job ID R-96776 Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game. Lead, Materials Operations Management PHK, GLOBAL, Footwear Product Supply Chain WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH You will be part of the Materials Buy/Sell and Allocation team within the Footwear Product Supply Chain organization. The team develops, expands, and oversees operation of strategic capabilities that strengthen Nike’s multi-sourced materials program execution and unlock greater flexibility, responsiveness, resilience, and cost efficiency. In this role, you will work across Footwear Sourcing, Footwear Costing, Supplier Management, Materials Planning, Finance, Controlling, Legal, Customs, Tax, Technology, Product Creation, and external partners to identify new opportunities, shape strategies, and build the cross-functional alignment required to bring high-value ideas forward. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for an entrepreneurial builder who can identify opportunities, turn ambiguity into a clear strategic direction, and develop compelling business cases for new footwear materials supply chain processes and capabilities. This person thinks creatively, boldly, and commercially, combining strong problem structuring and analytical skills with the curiosity to challenge current ways of working. They can assess market and business needs, quantify value, evaluate risk and feasibility, and translate complex ideas into clear recommendations for senior leaders. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and influencer who can mobilize cross-functional stakeholders, lead multiple strategic workstreams at once, and move concepts from early exploration through executive alignment and decision making. They bring a growth mindset, a bias for action, and a passion for building the future of Nike’s multi-sourced materials ecosystem. KEY QUALIFICATIONS 8+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, strategy, business development, analytics, or a related field Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Strategy, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training Demonstrated experience identifying opportunities and developing business cases, strategic recommendations, or investment proposals Experience leading cross-functional discovery, strategy, and capability development from concept through leadership alignment Experience with RFP/RFQ (Request for Proposal or Request for Quote) processes preferred Strong analytical and financial modelling skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Tableau or Power BI Ability to synthesize complex inputs into clear, executive-ready narratives and recommendations Comfortable and excited about adapting to new technology capabilities, including AI Experience in footwear supply chain preferred WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON As part of the Materials Buy/Sell and Allocation team, you will lead business development and strategy for Nike’s footwear multi-sourced materials supply chain capabilities. Your primary focus will be identifying and shaping new opportunities, developing business cases, and creating the strategic pathways required to expand capability and deliver flexibility, resiliency, speed, and value. Responsibilities will include: Identify and prioritize high-value opportunities to expand Nike’s materials Buy/Sell, allocation, and multi-sourced materials management capa…

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