Strategic Procurement Manager

3 weeks ago


Deerfield, Illinois, United States Walgreens Full time

Job Summary:

As a Senior Category Manager, Procurement, you will be responsible for executing and implementing effective procurement strategies for indirect goods and services. This includes developing short-term and long-term strategies that align with the company's goals for reducing costs and meeting financial expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Negotiate, coordinate, and assure that assigned indirect spend categories and services are purchased at the lowest possible cost.
  • Assess near-term and long-term plans to establish that supplier priorities are balanced with business needs.
  • Provide oversight of work quality and constructive feedback to direct and indirect reports.
  • Direct and execute strategic sourcing strategies, best practices, and initiatives that support aggressive improvements in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, and enhanced service levels.
  • Develop negotiation strategies, gain alignment from stakeholders, and lead cross-functional, category-based negotiation teams.

About Walgreens:

Walgreens is a leading healthcare, pharmacy, and retail company with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. As a Senior Category Manager, Procurement, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to creating more joyful lives through better health. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products and services, and to develop strategies that meet the company's goals for reducing costs and improving quality.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of procurement, retail, catalog, finance, and/or banking experience.
  • Experience working with business and/or procurement lifecycles and best practices.
  • Experience in negotiations and developing/executing on strategies.
  • Experience collaborating with internal and external resources to develop strategies that meet department goals within budget and established timelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA or other advanced degree or CPM certification.
  • At least 3 years of experience in negotiating deals.
  • Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.


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