Strategic Sourcing Speacialist

Role Summary:

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, youll be responsible for working with your director to develop and lead strategic sourcing events of moderate complexity; writing and negotiating contract terms and documents; and analyzing spending associated with specific indirect spending categories. Your work will positively impact bottom-line results/value while minimizing risks, fostering internal and external relationships, and work with internal stakeholders to educate and promote procurement policies.

You will report to the Director of Strategic Sourcing.

Key Qualifications:

Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements):

• BS/BA degree preferably in supply chain management, engineering, or business
• 3+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing
• Demonstrated capabilities of leading sourcing projects, contract negotiations and authoring, and driving savings/value
• Ability to build relationships through verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience coordinating teams and collecting insights
• Understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes, sourcing tools, and strategies

Role Description:

• Simultaneously Lead indirect sourcing initiatives for IT, driving strategic improvements, and delivering on operational targets, savings goals, and business strategies
• Conduct total cost modeling and sensitivity/scenario analysis to help team members understand trade-offs and benefits to multiple outcomes
• Assist with the analysis and planning for various components of indirect spend categories to ensure operational success and results
• Use sourcing tools to support departmental efforts to refine and improve procurement processes and policies
• Develop and manage relationships with business stakeholders and provide regular project status updates
• Partner with multiple corporate functions (e.g., Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Legal, etc.) as part of your sourcing projects and related activities
• Review, revise, and negotiate contract language
• Assist in the development and management of the contract renewal process
• Participating in supplier relationship activities (e.g., regular business reviews, vendor score carding, etc.) You will own sourcing projects and work with your director to bring them to completion

Your Life and Career at Saks Global:

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities
• A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).
• An amazing employee discount

Thank you for your interest in Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks Global provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saks Global complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Saks Global welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.