Strategic Sourcing Manager

4 weeks ago


Itasca, Illinois, United States Topco Associates Full time

Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Summary: Topco Associates is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and implement short-term and long-term strategic sourcing strategies for assigned categories. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving individual and department goals, working with Category Managers to drive value-added category results, and leading best practice sharing among peers.

Responsibilities:

  • Project Planning and Execution: Establish annual goals and objectives for the team, develop and refine procurement strategies, and support sourcing leads in developing category supply chain strategies.
  • Category Expertise: Develop and maintain deep understanding of categories under management, analyze market trends and conditions, and demonstrate market expertise in member interactions and project-related communications.
  • Member Experience: Keep internal organization focused on delivering high-quality services and low costs to members, demonstrate exceptional understanding of members' business issues, and support members through strong customer relationship management skills.
  • Supplier Management: Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensure compliance with category programs, and prepare and issue Supplier Management Scorecards.
  • Leadership: Demonstrate leadership competency skills, including short and long-range supply chain category strategies, talent and team development, and strong business acumen.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in an analytical, supply chain, or business discipline required.
  • Technical Skills: Superior negotiation skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, highly developed analytical skills, and ability to influence others to drive decision-making.
  • Previous Experience: 5 years or more of strategic sourcing or supply chain management experience, with experience sourcing beef, poultry, or pork preferred.

About Topco Associates: Topco strives for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects our member shoppers' communities. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis.



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