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 creative 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 Senior Manager, 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 Responsible Procurement function, shaping and advancing supplier risk, performance, relationship, and impact strategies and programs across Global Procurement. Set and lead the Responsible Procurement strategy across Global Procurement, defining priorities, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes aligned to lululemon's enterprise goals Drive enterprise-wide adoption of Responsible Procurement practices, embedding requirements into sourcing, contracting, category planning, and supplier management processes Establish governance, operating rhythms,



and decision forums, enabling cross-functional alignment with Legal, Risk &

• Advisory, Cybersecurity, IDEA, and Business stakeholders Own program performance and value delivery, defining KPIs, monitoring outcomes, and driving continuous improvement across adoption, compliance, risk mitigation, and supplier impact Guide category teams in translating strategy into action, ensuring supplier strategies reflect risk, performance, inclusion, and sustainability considerations Lead senior stakeholder engagement, influencing Directors and above to integrate Responsible Procurement into business priorities and decision-making Oversee insights, reporting, and analytics, ensuring data-driven decision-making through clear dashboards, actionable insights, and continuous feedback loops Champion change and capability building, driving awareness, education, and mindset shifts to enable a culture of responsible, value-driven procurement Bachelor's degree ~ Preferred: MBA, SCMP, PMP or other relevant professional designation or certification ~7+ years Third-party Risk Management, Supplier Relationship Management programs, ESG applied to indirect Procurement and/or Procurement Strategy ~3+ years of indirect procurement category experience ~ Proficiency Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint). ~ Experience using AI to unlock efficiency and P2P/e-sourcing platform knowledge is an asset ~ Responsible Procurement: Ensures strategic sourcing integrates supplier risk, inclusion, sustainability and performance considerations. ~ Relationship Management: Builds essential trust with the stakeholder base. Is able to handle complex multi-customer issues that involve a number of areas.

Change Management & Evolution: Understands and recognizes opportunities for change and creates strategies.



Provides direction on appropriate change to enable business objectives and ensures consistent application across all initiatives and stakeholder interactions. ~ Manages communication style according to the audience and to ensure maximum effectiveness. Ensures business review meetings are facilitated with strength, conviction and from a place of collaboration and action across tier 1 and 2 suppliers. ~ Makes policy decisions within scope of organization's goals and values ~ Supplier Risk: Has the ability to develop organizational third-party risk management strategies and lead initiatives.

Is involved in leadership risk mitigation discussions with key suppliers. ~ Supplier Performance: Creates an internal environment that holds the supply base accountable to assist the organization in meeting its objectives and drives initiatives that improve performance, efficiency, cost, quality and value. Serves as escalation contact for major issues with supplier performance ~ ESG: Fully understands and internally/externally advocates regulations with respect to ESG responsibilities, policies and procedures applied to indirect procurement. Able to design approaches for incorporating these objectives for business benefit.

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, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

📌 lululemon Senior Manager, Responsible Procurement (Vancouver)
🏢 Lululemon
📍 Vancouver