Procurement Manager

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day—building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with limitless entrepreneurial spirit, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

As we continue to scale our global platform, the Procurement Manager will play a critical role in driving sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and procurement operations continuity.

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, the Procurement Manager leads and manages the organization's end-to-end procurement operations, sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and purchasing team performance across assigned categories and business functions. This role works cross-functionally with Operations, Planning, Logistics, Compliance, Product Development, Finance, Sales, and external suppliers to support production continuity, inventory optimization, cost reduction, and long-term supply chain objectives. The Procurement Manager delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights.

Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Partner closely with Operations, Planning, Logistics, Product Development, Engineering, Compliance, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service to align procurement activities with operational and commercial priorities.
• Lead supplier onboarding, new product commercialization activities, material transitions, and sourcing approvals in coordination with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Influence decisions and drive accountability across internal teams and external suppliers to ensure supply continuity and performance standards are met.

People Leadership:

• Oversee and develop a team of Procurement Analysts, Associate Buyers, Buyers, and Senior Buyers through workload management, coaching, performance management, and career development.
• Build team capabilities and drive process improvements, KPI development, and reporting standardization to elevate procurement effectiveness across the organization.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

• Support production continuity and inventory optimization so that licensed products reach fans on time, every time, across all channels.
• Lead issue resolution related to supplier performance, shortages, quality concerns, freight delays, and operational disruptions that could impact product availability or customer service levels.
• Support new product commercialization and supplier onboarding activities that bring innovative fan products to market faster.
• Ensure procurement activities align with customer service goals, contributing to a seamless fan experience across Fanatics Commerce's global platform.

Innovation & Problem Solving (Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit)

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support cost reduction, supplier diversification, risk mitigation, and operational continuity across assigned categories.
• Monitor market conditions, material trends, freight impacts, and global supply chain risks to surface insights that inform strategic decision-making.
• Drive procurement system enhancements, process improvements, and operational efficiencies that modernize how the team sources and buys.
• Support supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing initiatives, and new supplier development to strengthen the supply base and reduce single-source dependency.

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

• Lead and manage daily procurement operations, purchasing activities, and supplier management processes across assigned categories with precision and accountability.
• Monitor MRP, forecasts, inventory levels, and supplier performance to proactively identify and resolve risks to production continuity.
• Ensure purchasing data integrity, system accuracy, policy compliance, and documentation standards are consistently maintained.
• Support budget planning, cost savings initiatives, inventory management objectives, and working capital improvement efforts in alignment with company financial goals.

We are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to:

• Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes
• Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance
• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Strategic Sourcing, with demonstrated expertise in supplier negotiations, sourcing initiatives, inventory planning, and procurement operations.
• 3+ years of leadership or team management experience, with proven ability to coach, develop, and performance-manage procurement professionals at multiple levels.
• Strong ERP/MRP systems knowledge and advanced Excel skills, with the ability to analyze purchasing data, monitor inventory signals, and drive data-informed decisions.
• Advanced negotiation and supplier management capabilities, including experience managing pricing, lead times, freight, payment terms, and contracts with strategic suppliers.
• Experience operating within manufacturing, consumer products, or production-driven environments, with a strong understanding of supply chain risk and operational continuity.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex operational priorities, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and drive accountability across teams and supplier partners.
• Strong process improvement and operational discipline mindset, with experience developing KPIs, standardizing reporting, and executing continuous improvement initiatives.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.

On-site: Your work location will be onsite in Winona, MN.

Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined & Relentless Mindset. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.