VP, Sourcing (IMO)

Requisition ID: 12721 Job Location(s): Time in Office: Hybrid At Crocs, Inc., every career offers a chance to make a real impact. No two journeys look the same. And that's exactly how we like it. Whether you’re welcoming customers into our stores, collaborating with global teams at our headquarters, or keeping operations moving at our distribution centers, your impact is real and valued. At Crocs, Inc. you’re not expected to fit a mold. You’re encouraged to break it and create something better. Overview The VP- Crocs Brand Sourcing, for Crocs Trading Company, Singapore is responsible for leading the Commercialization, Production Planning, Manufacturing Operations & Centre of Excellence (COE) functions for Crocs brand. Reporting to the VP, Global Product Supply, this role plays a key part in sourcing alignment and Global supplier network management through innovative new product development, operational excellence, on-time performance, development of strong supplier relationships, cost efficiency consistent with the goals of the organization & team growth. What You'll Do Sourcing Operations Strategy, Deployment & Execution. Partner (Contract Manufacturing) Relationship Management. Long Range and Seasonal Capacity planning. Product Commercialization. Centre of Manufacturing Excellence - Injection & Compound. Team Leadership. Drive the Sourcing Operations strategy with focus on New Product Launch, Supply Chain Resiliency and OTIF requirements in conjunction with the company’s Long-Range Plans. Manage Leadership expectations around New Product Introduction, Country of Origin Diversification and Partner excellence. Communicate with internal stakeholders and external partners to align goals, strategies and execution road maps. Maintain strong relationships with Vendors & internal cross functional teams and build an inclusive collaborative environment. Track key performance indicators & deliver actionable insights through regular reporting & analysis. Innovate by championing new fools, technologies, and processes that improve efficiency and scalability. Connect cross-functionally with HQ Product Team, HQ Planning Team, Shared Services Team, Supply Chain Strategy team, Origin Logistics, & Finance teams to ensure cohesive execution. Achieve operational excellence through continuous improvement & challenging status quo. What You'll Bring to the Table Master’s degree in business, Supply Chain or related field. Minimum 15 years of experience in Sourcing or Manufacturing Operations, with at least 5 years in Leadership role, Footwear background is a must. Proven leadership in managing regional or global sourcing operations. Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic planning skills. Experience in managing supplier relationships & contract negotiations. Effective communicator with executive presence. Proficient in oral and written English communication. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability, or any other protected classification. At Crocs, Inc. we believe in the power of a blend of in-person and virtual collaboration to drive creativity and strengthen relationships. Your participation in this flexible schedule plays a key role in building a connected and successful team. In-office requirements vary by our work personas: Resident (5 days), Collaborator (4 days), Connector (2-3 days), Explorer (fully remote). This role has been aligned to the Connector persona. Job Category: Corporate