Strategic Sourcing Manager

Shipt; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Annual bonus potential

Job summary

Shipt is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Minneapolis, MN or Birmingham, AL to build category management plans and lead sourcing and negotiations for indirect spend. You will guide cross-functional teams, focus on Total Cost of Ownership, and collaborate with legal to drive contracting, while mentoring the team in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build and execute category management plans for indirect spend.
• Lead sourcing and negotiations for indirect spend.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to design strategies focused on Total Cost of Ownership.
• Collaborate with legal teams to drive contracting efforts.
• Coach and mentor team members while driving strategic initiatives.

Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Procurement Analytics

Sourcing Strategies

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA or JD preferred

Tools

Procurement 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

This list includes key skills used in this job but is not inclusive of all skills needed for the role. Please see any required education below.

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.

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.