Strategic Sourcing General Analyst

At Nike, we serve athletes. Fueled by the insights of the world's best, we design and create products to elevate human potential on a global scale. And it's on us, the Material Supply Chain team, to help bring this mission to life. WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON As an integral part of the Footwear Materials Sourcing team, you’ll support a large-scale project to reduce material complexity to drive consumer right innovation and profitability. You’ll partner with key internal stakeholders on material sourcing strategy. You’ll work on data analytics, strategy development & execution, and automate processes. You’ll learn about the key vendor base to optimize alignment and capabilities. You and your team will focus on delivering the goals for the season at hand and driving toward longer-term priorities. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Results-oriented and analytical, you thrive in a cross-functional environment, wearing different hats pending the topic or issue at hand. Nike thrives on teamwork and leadership, and the right candidate will bring motivation, engagement, and creativity to the team each day. The candidate needs to have an inclusive mindset and team player mentality while also bringing a detail-oriented approach and thrive in problem solving environments. This individual will need to effectively communicate with global teammates, work cross-culturally, and value differences daily. The ideal candidate will also bring a curious mindset, proactive approach, and a critical focus on strategic sourcing. You will work to highlight trends, opportunities, and clarify insights to help deliver on Nike’s foundational sourcing goals of capability, sustainability, profitability, and responsiveness. • Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training • Up to 2 years of relevant work experience with a strong analytical background • Strong Excel and math capabilities • Robust experience in data visualization, particularly with Tableau • Proficiency in SQL; familiarity with Snowflake is a plus • Knowledge of Python or R enhances your profile • Alteryx experience regarded as an advantage • Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret large datasets, drawing meaningful conclusions and crafting clear narratives • Creative problem-solving skills and resilience in ambiguous situations • Comfort with thinking on your feet and articulating complex issues effectively • Talent for integrating various data sources and translating technical requirements into business solutions • History of collaborative teamwork as well as the ability to work independently when needed • Coursework or experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain is beneficial • Genuine passion for the Nike, Inc. brand WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH In the Material Supply Chain organization, you will interact closely with the rest of your material sourcing and analytics partners in Footwear. This role supports the important connections between the Material & Product Development, Analytics, and Materials Sourcing Optimization teams as well. This role reports to the Sourcing Director on the FW Sourcing team. We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form. Apply tot his job