11 Sep
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Lululemon
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Vancouver
11 Sep
Lululemon
Vancouver
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.
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. 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. 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 transparent, actionable decisions Drive continuous improvement across tools, processes, and data, strengthening program effectiveness, scalability, and usability Bachelor's degree ~ Preferred: MBA, SCMP, PMP or other relevant professional designation or certification ~5+ years Procurement experience, Third-party Risk Management, Supplier Relationship Management programs and/or Procurement Strategy ~2+ years of indirect procurement category experience ~ Data-driven thinker with proven ability to analyze complex data ~ Excellent PC skills (Microsoft Office);
experience with P2P (Coupa) or Oracle is an asset ~ P2P/e-sourcing platform knowledge is an asset ~ Program Management: Leads complex and cross category Supplier Management program workstreams or supplier management elements, including governance, processes, framework delivery, etc. ~ Responsible Procurement:
Ensures strategic sourcing integrates supplier risk and relationship and performance considerations. ~ Creates and manages updates to procurement reports, including but not limited to spend reporting, contract analysis and reporting, project landscape reporting, supplier attributes reporting. ~ Data Management: Has a strong proficiency with procurement systems and tools. ~ Project management: Leads complex projects and manages multiple deliverables concurrently. Uses tools and techniques to track progress, manage risks, and proactively communicate changes. ~ Supplier Risk: Advanced understanding of third-party risk management principles. Develops risk management requirements, reviews assessments, defines monitoring strategies required across all supplier tiers along with management of risk register ~ Supplier Performance: Advanced ability to facilitate execution of supplier relationship management framework along with ownership of supplier performance management process ~ ESG: Integrates social and environmental concerns into Procurement practices.
Guides others in policy and/or direction within procurement activities. Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life. Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
Immigration support is potentially available for this role. lululemon's compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and teamperformance. the base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards offering, permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our competitive annual bonus program and, subject to program eligibility requirements. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth: Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans Savings and retirement plan matching People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few) The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, perks, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
📌 lululemon Program Manager, Risk and Supplier Relationship Management (Vancouver)
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