Strategic Sourcing Pro: Data-Driven Savings & Negotiations

Meijer Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive category management, supplier relationships and cost savings across assigned categories.

You will analyze data, issue RFx, lead sourcing events, review contracts, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize value and support procurement decisions.

This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional teamwork, and continuous improvement within a multi-state retailer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Business or Supply Chain, or equivalent job experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in sourcing, contract negotiation, competitive price analysis, and purchasing.
• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, contract negotiation, competitive price analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection, analysis, benchmarking and reporting of category and spend data to build and maintain category spend and pricing databases.
• Develop and issue RFx's.
• Lead basic and moderately complex sourcing events.
• Review contracts, pricing, purchase orders, and service levels.
• Perform value analysis and total cost of ownership analytical activities.
• Monitor and report savings to Strategic Sourcing Lead.
• Interview stakeholders to develop service specification levels.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to assess opportunities and supply markets and to develop sourcing strategies.
• Maintain and build supplier relationships.
• Manage the sourcing process from proposals to negotiation strategy.
• Develop and execute pricing and contract negotiation strategies; understand financial impact to negotiations and terms.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP/Ariba

Job description

Meijer Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to drive category management, supplier relationships and cost savings across assigned categories.

You will analyze data, issue RFx, lead sourcing events, review contracts, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize value and support procurement decisions.

This role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional teamwork, and continuous improvement within a multi-state retailer.