Program Manager - Risk and Supplier Relationship Management
lululemonRequirements Description & Requirements who we are: lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive, and growth-focused environment for our people. About This Team The Global Procurement team are trusted business advisors who strategically partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to create value and mitigate risk in strategic non-product purchases for the global organization. The team supports the business in increasing its profitability and return on investment by creating value in our indirect supply chain through strategic & stakeholder-centric procurement. From providing category expertise, market insights, cost savings opportunities, supplier performance and relationship management & developing short and long-term strategies, the Global Procurement team plays a key role in value delivery for our business. Rooted within Global Procurement is the Global Procurement Strategy & Analytics function. This team enables value delivery across Category Management through Procurement Enablement, Procurement Intelligence, and Responsible Procurement. Beyond establishing strong data and process foundations, the team also drives alignment to lululemon’s core values and mandates related to People and Planet. a Day In The Life Reporting to the Director, Procurement – Strategy & Analytics, the Program Manager, Risk and Supplier Relationship Management (Responsible Procurement) plays a critical role in embedding lululemon’s values across our supplier ecosystem. In close partnership with Legal, Risk & Advisory, Cybersecurity, and Business Units, this role leads the design and execution of global Responsible Procurement programs focused on supplier risk and relationship management within Global Procurement. What You’ll Do Own and drive the end-to-end delivery of Supplier Risk Management and Supplier Relationship Management programs, translating Responsible Procurement strategy into structured, scalable practices across Global Procurement Translate risk and relationship management frameworks into scalable processes, tools, and governance, enabling consistent adoption across categories and regions Own program outcomes, ensuring risk assessments, monitoring, and supplier relationship activities are executed with rigor, consistency, and timeliness Drive program performance by tracking KPIs, identifying gaps, and advancing actions to improve adoption, effectiveness, and business impact Enable cross-functional governance and decision-making by facilitating forums with Legal, Risk & Advisory, Cybersecurity, and Business stakeholders to assess risks, align on actions, and track mitigation progress Partner with category teams to shape supplier strategies, embedding risk and performance insights into sourcing decisions, contract renewals, and ongoing supplier management Lead Supplier Relationship Management for priority suppliers, including performance frameworks, business review cycles, and continuous improvement initiatives Oversee reporting and insight generation, ensuring data and dashboards are accurate, relevant, and drive clear, actionable decisions Drive continuous improvement across tools, processes, and data, strengthening program effectiveness, scalability, and usability Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree Preferred: MBA, SCMP, PMP or other relevant professional designation or certification 5+ years Procurement experience, Third-party Risk Management, Supplier Relationshi…