Strategic Sourcing Specialist: Data-Driven Negotiator

Meijer, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Descripción de la vacante

Meijer is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to execute initiatives in a specified category, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and proper specification of materials and services sourced. The role focuses on providing supplier relationship support and tracking performance.

You will gather data, develop spend databases, issue RFXs, lead sourcing events, and review contracts. It requires strong analytics, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work cross-functionally to

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business or Supply Chain required, 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.
• Retail or Consumer facing industry preferred.
• Superior quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Strong experience with use of analytical methods and tools.
• Ability to function in ambiguous and/or time-sensitive situations.
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills.
• Self-directed, requiring limited guidance and / or structure.
• Good communication and team skills.
• Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SAP/Ariba a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with collection, analysis, benchmarking and reporting of category and spend data to build and maintain databases.
• Develop and issue RFXs.
• Lead basic and moderately complex sourcing events.
• Review contracts, pricing, purchase orders, and service levels.
• Perform value analysis and total cost of ownership activities.
• Monitor and report savings to Strategic Sourcing Lead.
• Interview stakeholders to develop service specification levels.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies.
• Maintain and help build supplier relationships.
• Manage strategic category management processes, KPI development and scorecard format.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain

Equivalent work experience

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

SAP/Ariba

Descripción del empleo

Meijer is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to execute initiatives in a specified category, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and proper specification of materials and services sourced. The role focuses on providing supplier relationship support and tracking performance.

You will gather data, develop spend databases, issue RFXs, lead sourcing events, and review contracts. It requires strong analytics, Excel proficiency, and the ability to work cross-functionally to