Strategic Sourcing Manager

Shipt, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

401k

Discretionary vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Annual bonus

RSUs

Job summary

Shipt, a leading retail tech company, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive category plans for indirect spend from Birmingham, AL or Minneapolis, MN. You will lead sourcing, bring cross-functional teams together, and partner with experts to design TCO-focused strategies.

You will collaborate with legal teams on contracting, champion change, and build a strong project pipeline while mentoring team members in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree and/or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using procurement, spend analytics toolsets.
• Ability to work well with others and resolve differences of opinion.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute category management plans for indirect spend.
• Lead sourcing and negotiations for indirect spend across functions.
• Lead cross-functional teams and partner with SMEs to design Total Cost of Ownership strategies.
• Work with legal teams to drive contracting efforts and negotiations.
• Champion organizational change, build project pipelines and mentor team members.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Sourcing Strategies

Business Practices

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent experience

MBA or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Tools

Spend analytics tools

Job description

Impact

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager located in Birmingham, AL or Minneapolis, MN, you will be responsible for building and executing category management plans, as well as leading sourcing and negotiations for indirect spend. While no two days are the same, you will act as a trusted advisor delivering foundational and advanced sourcing for complex, ambiguous projects. You will lead cross-functional teams, partner with subject matter experts to design innovative strategies focused on Total Cost of Ownership, and work with legal teams to drive internal and external contracting efforts. You will also champion organizational change by presenting effectively to stakeholders, proactively build a project pipeline, and balance category management with collaborative leadership to ensure desired outcomes while coaching and mentoring team members.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful

• You have a 4-year college degree and/or equivalent experience
• You have 7+ years of relevant experience
• You have strong written & verbal communication skills
• You have experience in using procurement, spend management/analytics toolsets
• You have the ability to work well with others and resolve differences of opinion
• MBA or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Skills & Education

• Business Practices, Sourcing Strategies, Strategic Sourcing

Pay Range: $75,200-$114,400 Please note that the pay range above is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location.

Work Arrangement

To foster connection while offering continued flexibility, hybrid team members have the following in-office expectations:

• Hybrid roles in Birmingham, AL typically work in-office at least 2 days per week, with core in-office days on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Hybrid roles in Minneapolis, MN typically work in-office at least 1 day per week on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
• Hybrid roles in San Francisco, CA typically work in-office at least 1 day per week between Monday and Thursday.
• Certain roles may require in-office presence on a full-time basis.

Please work with your recruiter to learn more about the classification of this role.

About Shipt

Shipt is a retail tech company that connects people to reliable, high‑quality delivery with a personal touch. Shipt connects customers to the things they want from the stores they love, retail businesses to more satisfied customers, and workers to new earning opportunities. At Shipt, we aim to put our team first to boost a sense of belonging, spark opportunities for growth, provide unique benefits and commit to giving back to our communities in ways that make life better, both personally and professionally. We understand that our service, our culture, and our connection to our communities are only made better by every single person who shows up to work here every day. Learn More. Shipt is an independently operated, wholly owned subsidiary of Target Corporation and available in more than 5,000 U.S. cities. Shipt was founded and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. For more information, please visit Shipt’s company site at Shipt.com. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection if you need a reasonable accommodation. If you need assistance filling out a job application, please complete this form.

Employees (and eligible family members) are covered by medical, dental, vision and more. Employees may enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also be eligible to receive discretionary vacation for exempt team members, paid holidays throughout the calendar year and paid sick leave. Other compensation includes eligibility for an annual bonus and the potential for restricted stock units based on role.

Hi, we’re Shipt! We’re a retail-tech company that connects people to reliable, high‑quality delivery with a personal touch. Just as Shipt is an industry leader in outstanding service and care, our parent company Target is beloved across the country for their focus on bringing joy to families. Together, we've created a synergy that results in an elevated, personalized experience for all our customers, team members, and partners. Shipt reaches more than 60 million households across the U.S. To learn more about us, visit Shipt.com.

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