Strategic Indirect Sourcing Lead (Flexible Hours)

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. in Burlington, NJ seeks a Manager Procurement – Corporate to lead strategic sourcing across medium-to-large indirect spend.

You will develop sourcing strategies, manage RFx processes (RFx, RFI, RFP, reverse auctions), negotiate contracts, and align category plans with business goals. You will conduct advanced spend analytics, monitor KPIs, oversee contract management in Coupa, and partner with VP/Director levels to drive continuous cost reductions and value creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance or Business. MBA is a plus.
• 5-7 years of experience in indirect IT procurement or similar analytical role (finance, merchandising, planning).
• At least 3 years of vendor management or contract management/negotiation.
• Firm understanding of procurement best practices and emerging trends.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) is a plus.
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) is a plus.
• Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant (CPPC) is a plus.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus.
• A strong understanding of negotiation techniques, strategies, and possesses the skills required to execute.
• An in-depth knowledge of the sourcing process.
• Must have a strong command and understanding of fundamental analytical techniques, and has the ability to accurately draw conclusions and interpret data.
• Experience with managing high value (multi-million dollar), high visibility sourcing initiatives.
• Demonstrated contract negotiation experience across a range of services and commodities.
• Experience with interpreting and drafting contractual terms.
• Experience with developing and implementing successful cost saving initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen understanding of relevant cost drivers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in achieving or beating challenging goals.
• Procurement systems knowledge, specifically Coupa, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement sourcing strategy for medium-to-large sized categories, including managing the sourcing (RFx, RFI, RFP, reverse auction, negotiations) and evaluations processes, using appropriate support tools to drive results and deliver savings.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies and events for assigned spend areas (Finance, HR, IT Corporate Systems, Legal, Marketing, and Strategy), including managing contract negotiation process (pricing, key terms, etc.) and measuring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other performance metrics.
• Perform advanced analysis to support the Procurement and Sourcing process, e.g., understanding current potential savings opportunities, pricing models, and scenarios.
• Maintain and manage existing contracts as well as the contract review process using contract management software, Coupa.
• Interface with relevant business partners (VP, Director, and Manager levels) for procurement support, including jointly setting procurement priorities and executing continuous cost and performance improvement strategies.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers and work collaboratively to resolve ongoing issues and to promote continuous improvement/cost reductions on a proactive basis.

Skills

Negotiation techniques

Analytical thinking

Sourcing process

Team leadership

Cost savings initiatives

Procurement analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Accounting, Finance or Business

MBA

CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)

CPP (Certified Purchasing Professional)

CPPC (Certified Professional Purchasing Consultant)

PMP (Certified Project Management Professional)

Tools

Coupa

Job description

Burlington Stores, Inc. in Burlington, NJ seeks a Manager Procurement – Corporate to lead strategic sourcing across medium-to-large indirect spend.

You will develop sourcing strategies, manage RFx processes (RFx, RFI, RFP, reverse auctions), negotiate contracts, and align category plans with business goals. You will conduct advanced spend analytics, monitor KPIs, oversee contract management in Coupa, and partner with VP/Director levels to drive continuous cost reductions and value creation.