Strategic Sourcing Manager, Transportation and Delivery Categories

About the role

The Strategic Sourcing Manager develops, executes and manages strategic initiatives across International, Domestic and Final Mile Transportation categories. The role leads market-driven sourcing strategies, runs RFP events, drives cost optimization projects and delivers sustainable cost savings and operational value. It sits in the Store Support Center and typically reports to a senior manager.

Key responsibilities

• Negotiate products and services within the assigned category to secure the lowest possible price (25%)
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans and streamline processes cross-functionally (25%)
• Initiate quality vendor relationships and evaluate them, terminating if necessary (5%)
• Work with stores and functional areas to define what to source, manage vendors and resolve quality and delivery issues (20%)
• Work with purchasing operations on the transition from initial deals to ongoing purchases and order accuracy (5%)
• Source and qualify vendors based on quality, quantity and delivery date (10%)
• Research and assess vendor capabilities against company needs (10%)

Required profile

• Aged 18 or older and legally permitted to work in the United States
• High school diploma or GED; no additional education required
• 5 years of work experience preferred
• Preferred: experience in transportation and supply chain sourcing, financial analysis, process implementation and internal controls, and working with large datasets and sourcing tools

Required skills

• Negotiation skills in adversarial situations
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and presentation skills
• Understanding of the strategic sourcing process