Strategic Indirect Sourcing Associate

Walgreens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens in the United States is seeking an experienced procurement professional to implement indirect category strategies, identify needs, and drive delivery of goods and services at the lowest total cost. This role offers visibility across the organization and opportunities to influence purchasing strategies at scale.

Join Walgreens to contribute to cost leadership while maintaining service excellence for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or GED with relevant experience in retail, procurement, or category management.
• Knowledge of procurement lifecycle and best practices.
• Experience negotiating suppliers and developing sourcing strategies.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills for analysis and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies and manage supplier negotiations.
• Oversee day-to-day supplier relations and drive cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business goals.
• Monitor supplier performance and track savings against targets.

Skills

Procurement lifecycle knowledge

Supplier negotiations

Sourcing strategy development

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School GED with relevant experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Walgreens in the United States is seeking an experienced procurement professional to implement indirect category strategies, identify needs, and drive delivery of goods and services at the lowest total cost. This role offers visibility across the organization and opportunities to influence purchasing strategies at scale.

Join Walgreens to contribute to cost leadership while maintaining service excellence for customers.