HanesBrands Inc. is a global company, all working together to create the world’s best apparel to include iconic brands such as Hanes, Bali, Bonds, and many more. We offer enormous opportunities for creative thinkers, for people with a passion for consumers, and for people who think like business owners. We’re building a truly inclusive culture, where people of different backgrounds, races, cultures and experiences come together to make us stronger. We are a sustainable company committed to making a positive difference in our communities around the world.
This position will report directly to the Vice President-WH Operations and will need to work closely with the Director of Corporate Global Procurement, Global Innerwear and Activewear Design leadership teams, WH Operations Finance, and Operations in Manufacturing, Regional Support, and Commercial. The position is charged with defining the regional sourcing and procurement strategy including geography, vendors, lead times, capabilities and innovation.
Responsibilities:
Charged with defining the regional sourcing & procurement strategy including, fabric and materials supplier matrix with a focus on reducing lead times, delivering on capabilities and innovation as well as identifying efficiencies to lower cost. Responsible for setting strategy, defining traceability and certification processes as required through the materials supply chain for fabrics and accessories utilized in all of HbI production (Internal and TKS). Managing supplier relationships, and ensuring that results are achieved based on strategic actions taken. Responsible for ensuring strict adherence to HBI Global Supplier Standards by all vendors. Ensure compliance in the WH of the Global Procurement policies across all leaders in the region. Charged with defining the WH Sourcing footprint as it relates to all HbI categories produced. Define the strategy/ plans and lead the team to executing geographic shifts as needed to deliver on executing the right products with the right partners in the right geographies. Redefine and build a robust single vendor matrix to effectively service all of our commercial markets leveraging our global volume by category to reduce cost and deliver results as defined by our HbI Cost Transformation Goals. Build out teams in strategic locations in support of daily “on the ground” activities ensuring that all turnkey sourced KPIs are achieved including geography, vendors, lead times, capabilities and innovation. Involves managing vendor relationships, and ensuring that results are achieved. Responsible for ensuring strict adherence to HBI Global Supplier Standards by all vendors. Capitalize on new trends, new markets, competitor moves, commodity pricing, general macro-economic and geo political situations in the countries where we produce currently or potentially shift our business.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred. 10+ years of experience. Preferred on Purchasing Manager, Manufacturing or Supply Chain. Proficient in Spanish and English. Self-initiator, visionary skills, independent problem solver, strong negotiation skills, possesses ability to not only conceptualize but transform, concept into reality, must be innovative.
Join us in building a better working world. If you can meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as posible.