Make an Impact
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Build, develop, and implement global strategies for the assigned category aligning activities to meet key stakeholder expectations.
• Develop industry expertise by understanding the business cycle in the industry and differentiating factors among competitors.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the details and intricacies of the products and services in the assigned category, what drives costs, and constraints on supplier capacity. Knowing the technical details necessary to ensure the optimum quality of delivered goods and performed services.
• Maintain complete knowledge of rules and regulations for the assigned category.
• Monitor key market fundamentals for categories, communicate key shifts to internal stakeholders, and tailor category strategies accordingly
• Develop close relationships with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements, support procurement initiatives, and influence senior leaders to support procurement strategies and investments.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure the success of their projects.
• Manage sourcing and supplier engagement activities, including Rfx, spend pattern analysis, contract analysis, bid evaluation, negotiations, and supplier consolidation.
• Identify sourcing opportunities by leveraging spend analysis and engaging with key stakeholders to consolidate requirements over categories, suppliers, and geographies
• Guide internal stakeholders on procurement strategies by preparing and conducting business reviews to assess vendor performance and explore future opportunities.
• Manage supplier relationships, and build and manage a network with suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities, cost structures, risks, and partnership approaches.
• Negotiate prices and supplier agreements in compliance with business, legal, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the Purchase to Pay team to ensure a comprehensive service offering to the business.
• Develop training materials and conduct group/individual training sessions as needed.

Who We Are
At Fossil Group, we dare to dream, disrupt, and deliver in a better way. We are committed to creating great watches, jewelry, and leather goods by investing in technology and long-term value creation. We do this by living out our core values - Authenticity, Grit, Curiosity, Humor and Impact - each and every day, continually powered by purpose and our people. Come be a part of Fossil, where we thrive on diversity, innovation, uniqueness, and inclusion!
Your Skills

• 6 years in a procurement role, with cross categories management responsibilities
• Strong affinity with a specific category, preferably marketing or IT
• Proven track record in developing and executing strategic plans, managing complex projects, and leading collaborative relationships in a cross-functional team environment
• Strategic thinking
• Strong analytical skills
• Evidence of entrepreneurial spirit and ambition with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, creative problem solver & want to get their "hands dirty."
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer and team-oriented
• Quality and result oriented

Accommodations Statement
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and strongly encourage candidates of colour, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents and individuals with disabilities to apply. If you need accommodations at any point during the interview process please let us know at applicationaccommodation@fossil.com.
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The Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of health and well-being services
• 401(k) match and education on retirement planning
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees, and a Return Back to Work program for new parents and caregivers to phase back into work on a reduced schedule
• Generous Paid Time Off including Floating Holidays, Volunteer Time, and Summer Flex Fridays
• Hybrid working schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement on approved programs
• Fossil Merchandise Discounts