The role will focus on the Indirect Sourcing categories and will be a member of a team responsible for the sourcing, contracting and supplier management of goods and services.
The strategic sourcing manager will act proactively to build relationships across business units and remain current on category market trends, supplier economics, and procurement best practices. They will execute the strategic vision for ensuring quality, supply and cost competitiveness. They will communicate, monitor and aggressively manage the process from concept through to completion. Working with business units and suppliers, they will champion a strategic sourcing process that will substantially reduce total costs.
Primary Responsibility:
1.Implement and execute the organization’s strategic sourcing initiatives, including supply market analysis, strategy development, management of requests for proposal, analysis of bids and quotes, supplier negotiations, contract creation and finalization.
2.Network across Office Depot. Build strong relationships with stakeholders and develop sourcing strategies which support their business.
3.Know your category and market. Be a resource to stakeholders to make better decisions.
4.Manage relationships with key suppliers ensuring they meet quality and service requirements while maintaining competitive prices.
5.Manage supplier selection processes using market analysis, concise request for proposals (RFPs), eAuctions and a data driven approach.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in business administration or related field required
Business Administration or Similar
Three to five years’ experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing and/or Procurement (preferably one headquartered in the United States)
•CPSM (Certified Professional Supply Chain Manager) preferred
•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constant deadlines and deliverables
•Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
•Capable of working with and managing cross functional teams to ensure all project deliverables and timelines are met
•Ability to work within a matrixed environment
•Professional level spoken and written English and demonstrated ability to read and understand legal documents in English
•Computer literacy and a basic understanding and knowledge of computer based analytical and communication tools (Excel & PowerPoint)
•Experience in supplier sourcing and eAuctions
•Contract Management Tools (Ariba, Oracle Contracts)
•Spend Analytics
•Quick learner with interest in understanding and applying supplier best practices.
•Strong influencing skills and change management experience with the ability to successfully manage complexity and multiple priorities.
•Excellent organization, communication and presentation skills.
•Problem-solving and decision-making techniques and a strong understanding of contracting and negotiating
•Innovative, self-¬motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision along with strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills
•MBA degree Desired
•Project Management Professional (PMP) Desired
•Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Desired
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
Office Depot and Office Max offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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