Procurement Analyst 3

Title:Procurement Analyst 3Location:Beaverton, ORDuration:6 months contractNIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.WHAT YOU WILL DOCollaborate proactively with Factory, Developers, Category Team, and Costing Team to meticulously review and interpret factory cost breakdowns, analyzing their impact on total weighted margins.Perform comprehensive scenario analysis on various factors including Materials, components, technology, productivity, Gross Price Margin, and foreign exchange changes. Provide actionable insights to help the team achieve target gross price margins per season within seasonal critical dates.Utilize historical information and models to meticulously prepare and present information to the category team and Costing counterpart, facilitating informed decisions and strategies for FOB and factory negotiation.Effectively communicate crucial costing model information to the category and costing organization. This includes FOB confirmation and meticulous tracking of progress against key deadlines and metrics, such as FOB Target vs. Actual FOB, FOB on time, and identifying opportunities for lean savings with the factory, category, and/or Nike Liaison office.WHAT YOU WILL BRINGBachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of directly relevant work experience.Proven ability to navigate complex procurement processes and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Exceptional analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, enabling you to interpret data accurately and derive actionable insights.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.A proactive and results-driven mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement and achieving targets.