The Role
Knix is an award-winning intimate apparel and activewear brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. Through our innovative products and our engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free. Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest-growing intimate apparel brands in North America and are globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space. We reach over 3 million customers through our online stores, Knix retail locations across North America and channels such as wholesale and Amazon. We are revolutionizing the apparel industry with our best-in-class customer experience, innovative products and brands Knix and Kt by Knix. Come join us if you are looking for a purpose-driven and authentic career!
Join our dynamic team at Knix as a Procurement Manager and play a pivotal role in building our procurement function from the ground up. In this role, you'll leverage your expertise in procurement strategy, contract negotiations, and vendor management to drive impactful results. With a focus on apparel and consumer packaged goods, you'll collaborate closely with senior leadership to implement cost-effective strategies that support Knix’s growth. If you're a commercially savvy, analytical self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!
About You:
- You’re an energetic self-starter with a proven track record in procurement, ready to build and lead Knix’s procurement function from the ground up.
- You have deep expertise in procurement strategy, contract negotiations, and vendor management, particularly within the apparel and consumer packaged goods industries.
- You’re commercially savvy, analytical, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can collaborate cross-functionally to drive results.
- You’re passionate about Knix’s mission and excited to contribute to the company’s continued growth.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with Knix’s long-term goals. Establish policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Identify opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and cost reduction.
- Lead negotiations for critical contracts, securing favorable terms and conditions that support Knix’s strategic objectives.
- Partner with the Chief Technology Officer to evaluate and negotiate software agreements, ensuring cost-effective, scalable, and secure solutions.
- Collaborate with the Chief Product Officer and Sourcing Director to leverage strategic sourcing opportunities that align with overall business objectives.
- Work closely with senior leadership, including the Chief Technology Officer, Chief Financial Officer, VP, Strategy & Business Development, to ensure seamless execution of procurement strategies. Present procurement strategies and financial impact assessments to Knix leadership.
- Analyze procurement spend to identify cost reduction and value creation opportunities. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track procurement performance, savings, and vendor compliance.
Qualifications:
- 7+ years of procurement experience in a corporate setting, preferably in CPG or fashion/apparel.
- Strong expertise in negotiating commercial and legal terms, with a solid understanding of contract standards and Canadian regulations.
- Experience with software procurement, SAAS agreements, and IT vendor negotiations.
- Exceptional commercial acumen, analytical abilities, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to adding value and supporting cross-functional stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, demonstrating initiative, agility, and accountability.
How we Hire
Our people are what make Knix, Knix! Our people are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission. Our people are naturally curious and ambitious by nature. Employees feel respected and supported at Knix. We take an inclusive and equitable approach offering the same interview experience to every candidate we meet with. Knix is an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate everyone and their intersecting identities. We know and believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire innovation so that we can better serve our customers and community. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply.
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The Company
What We Do
Knix is a direct to consumer intimate apparel brand that is re-inventing intimates for real life. Through our innovative products and our engaged community, we are empowering people everywhere to be unapologetically free.
We involve our customers every step of the way and by listening and iterating, we are creating intimate apparel that you'll love to live in. We currently sell a broad array of products including underwear, bras, tanks, t-shirts and loungewear.
Launched in 2013, we are one of the fastest growing companies in Canada and globally recognized as an innovator within the apparel space.
Learn more at www.knix.com or follow our journey @knix and @ktbyknix on social.
