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 entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

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.

ROLE OVERVIEW

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.

HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT

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.