Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Data-Driven Buyer

Meijer Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; 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. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI. You will execute strategic sourcing initiatives, analyze spend, issue RFXs, and lead sourcing events while collaborating with stakeholders to define specifications and drive cost savings.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, contract review, and cross-functional teamwork, with opportunities for advancement within a large Midwest retailer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years in sourcing, contract negotiation, price analysis, and purchasing.
• 3+ years in sourcing and price/contract analysis, retail or consumer industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, benchmark and report category spend data.
• Develop and issue RFXs and lead basic to moderate sourcing events.
• Review contracts, pricing, POs and service levels.
• Conduct value analysis and total cost of ownership studies.
• Measure and report savings to the Strategic Sourcing Lead.
• Engage stakeholders to define service specs and performance terms.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies.
• Maintain supplier relationships and manage category processes and KPIs.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Business or S cm

Analytical skills

Data analysis tools

Ambiguity tolerance

Communication & teamwork

Microsoft Excel

SAP/Ariba

Research ability

Financial acumen

Leadership & team building

Education

Bachelor's degree preferably in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP/Ariba

Job description

Meijer Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Grand Rapids, MI. You will execute strategic sourcing initiatives, analyze spend, issue RFXs, and lead sourcing events while collaborating with stakeholders to define specifications and drive cost savings.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, contract review, and cross-functional teamwork, with opportunities for advancement within a large Midwest retailer.