• Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic sourcing projects and designated departmental spend reduction and process improvement initiatives
• Manage and optimize supplier performance, including day to day operations, contract compliance, continuous improvement, innovation, and reduction in total cost of ownership
• Maintain collaborative relationships with internal team members as well as third party vendor(s) while effectively resolving vendor performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with Companies expectations
• Continually seek process or asset improvements to improve cost saving
  Answering general store supply inquiries from various team members (i.e. stores, business units, vendors)
• Interact with suppliers/distributor on purchasing order receipts, ad-hoc requests/questions, resolution of invoicing and receiving discrepancies
• Participate as needed in weekly, monthly, quarterly onsite/offsite vendor and/or internal business unit meetings
• Lead product assortments, article creations, article maintenance
• Store Supplies Catalogue management
• Resolve costing errors & review and action discrepancies with Distributor
• Coordinate distributions and finalize distro template for AP processing
• Co-ordinate store communications
• Assist store supplies procurement operations as needed, i.e. ad-hoc reporting
• Collaborate with Distributor to ensure shortages/inquiries are resolved, addressed and systems are updated with accurate information

• This position requires an advanced level of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projects.
• Courtesy, tact and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in every day working relationships.
• Advanced communication skills and capabilities in negotiating and leading a cross functional team approach to spend reduction
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with all levels of the workforce including senior leadership and executive management
• Ability to think innovatively and apply innovations to practical business problems
• Adaptable and able to work with diverse personalities and styles
• Strong intuition for business along with a strong understanding of quality standards relative to procurement and contract administration.
• Capable of successfully managing significant sourcing projects with limited management involvement
• Prior Strategic Procurement experience and excellent problem solving and risk management skills

• A university degree, preferably in Business, Procurement, Engineering or a related quantitative field
• 3-5 years relevant experience (including analytics, vendor management, exposure to contract negotiations, sourcing) specifically within the retail industry
• Previous experience within distribution, supply chain, sourcing and procurement practices
• Previous experience with SAP and Ariba
• Knowledge of Packaging and Commodity Markets in a Retail environment is an advantage

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