Jason Cox

Sr. Director, Global Indirect Procurement @ Kontoor Brands, Inc.

About

Strategic sourcing and procurement professional with over 15 years of experience and an MBA in Supply Chain Management. Established and led new sourcing functions at two global organizations; currently leading the Indirect Procurement team of a global, multi-billion dollar apparel manufacturer and retailer. Strengths include: strategy development and execution, leading people and teams, relationship building, coaching, and delivering quantifiable results.

Country

United States

City

Greensboro

Industry

Logistics & Supply Chain

Skill

Sourcing, Strategy, Forecasting, Supply Chain, Indirect Spend, Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Low Cost Country Sourcing, Business Strategy, Cost Savings, not for, Commodity, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Management, Process Improvement, Logistics

Experience

Sr. Director, Global Indirect Procurement

Kontoor Brands, Inc.

2018-4 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

Greensboro, North Carolina

Leading the global indirect procurement team for a multi-billion dollar spin-off of VF Corporation that includes the Wrangler and Lee jeanswear brands.

Director of Strategic Sourcing

CFA Institute

2010-2 - 2018-2 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Charlottesville, Virginia

Led a greenfield effort to scope, staff, implement, and manage the strategic sourcing and procurement department for a rapidly growing, global not for profit organization. ~$150M in spend under management across indirect and service categories.

Senior Sourcing Manager

Burton Snowboards

2006 - 2010 · 4 yrs

Burlington, Vermont

Led a global sourcing organization that managed >$500M in spend across finished product (hardgoods and softgoods), direct materials, and indirect spend verticals.

Sourcing Manager

Sonoco

2003 - 2006 · 3 yrs

Hartsville, South Carolina

Sourcing leader for the Flexible Packaging Division; was the plastic resin commodity manager and led a team with responsibility for $200M in other direct spend categories (films, inks, and solvents).

Education

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Political Science

1992 - 1996 · 4 yrs

NC State Poole College of Management

Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

2001 - 2002 · 1 yr

Completed the 2 year program in 1.5 years, including a summer internship in supply chain management at Milliken & Company in Spartanburg, South Carolina.