Staples | Associate Manager, Strategic Sourcing

2 weeks ago

framingham, United States Staples Full time

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our talented finance team partners with every area of the business to drive results and provide financial expertise. We are passionate about analyzing and interpreting information to assess performance and provide guidance. Our team serves as a true partner and advisor to all our business leaders, working with them to accelerate the company’s profitability and growth.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders within the Marketing, HR and Finance teams to understand and help achieve their business strategies and objectives.
  • Execute on sourcing strategies defined by Sourcing leadership that result in enhanced value, revenue, total-cost reduction, continuous improvement and achieving savings targets.
  • Facilitate supplier selection, contract negotiation, and contracting process for suppliers, liaising with Staples Legal team on contract creation and execution.
  • Facilitate low dollar value contract negotiations including new contracts, contract renewals, and contract extensions.
  • Develop and execute small sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and competitive bids.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to manage the procure-to-pay process.
  • Act as liaison between Staples Legal team, Staples Risk team, and Staples Cyber Security team with suppliers and business partners.
  • Support procurement operations as needed, vendor setup, NDA’s contracts, etc.
  • Project management – drive the procurement goals by designing, implementing, and managing projects to a successful conclusion.
  • RFP management – perform end-to-end RFP process from creation to award, to drive value and achieve business goals (including supplier/industry research, deliverable definition, baseline/budget definition, RFP creation, supplier meetings, bid analysis, score card creation, negotiation). Understand total value versus cost, stakeholder requirements, suppliers base, overall industry knowledge and supplier selection.

What you bring to the table:

  • Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving aptitude.
  • Ability to influence and build relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to generate cost reduction savings
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Financial Acumen and Analytical Skills
  • Proficient in Procurement systems – able to work in Coupa/ePAS and/or other procure to pay systems.
  • Proficient in understanding of the contract process, structure, key terms, and conditions, related legal issues and common supplier concerns used in negotiation.
  • Knowledge of the role of the contract in Staples relationships with suppliers.
  • Novice in understanding the industry and suppliers in one's category to drive value, efficiency and capitalize on industry trends and innovations.
  • Project management skills
  • RFP management skills

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ years of Procurement and Sourcing or related experience
  • All Staples Associates are expected to be onsite in the Staples Office 3 days per week

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in a relevant field.
  • Professional certifications such as CPSM or CSCP.
  • Experience in a multinational business environment.
  • Proficiency in sourcing and procurement software.

We Offer:

  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
  • Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule
  • Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more

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