Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Stores

Job Description:

Saks is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world.

On its website and app, Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services.

As a Category Manager in Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, you’ll partner with business stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies to bring value to the business. This includes leading strategic sourcing events; writing and negotiating contract terms; leading and supporting supplier performance management; and, analyzing spend associated with specific indirect spend categories. You will communicate with multiple levels in the organization to foster internal and external relationships. You will report to the Director of Strategic Sourcing. 

Role Description

• Provide expertise in developing category strategies for Supply Chain and Distribution Networks that support our goals and conduct ongoing reviews to inform future opportunities 
• Manage supplier performance and relationships to ensure our expectations are met 
• Simultaneously lead multiple sourcing projects, including building successful sourcing strategies, driving strategic improvements, and delivering on operational targets, savings goals, and business strategies 
• Conduct total cost modeling and sensitivity/scenario analysis to help team members understand trade-offs and benefits to multiple outcomes 
• Help with the analysis and planning for multiple components of indirect spend categories to ensure operational success and results 
• Use sourcing tools to support departmental efforts to refine and improve procurement processes and policies 
• Develop and manage relationships with business stakeholders and provide regular project status updates 
• Partner with multiple corporate functions (e.g., Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Legal) as part of your sourcing projects and related activities  
• Review, revise, and negotiate contract language  
• Lead the development and management of all aspects of the contract renewal process 
• You will take ownership of projects and bring them to completion understanding that the results will have an impact on the department's goals 

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree preferably in supply chain management, engineering, or business 
• 7+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing with experience in Retail Operations, Supplies, and Services 
• Demonstrated capabilities of developing/implementing category strategies, leading sourcing projects, contract negotiations and authoring, and driving savings/value 
• Strong relationship-building, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills; coordination across related disciplines and with key stakeholders 
• Experience coordinating teams, collecting insights, and constructively challenging team members with conventional thinking 
• Understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes, sourcing tools, and strategies 

Preferred Qualifications (nice to haves):

• Experience sourcing and contracting for facilities services, restaurant operations, and call center operations
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) pertaining to retail store operations
• Experience in the luxury retail market
• Formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

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Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*The above expected salary range may have some variability based upon factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s overall experience, qualifications, and geographic location. If you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply and, if selected to move forward in the interview process, you will have a chance to speak with our recruitment team regarding your specific salary expectations.