sourcing manager (Remote)

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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

Join us as we reinvent the Starbucks store! This position is front and center in reinventing the Starbucks store to ensure every store globally has what it needs to operate! The Store Development Sourcing team is responsible for sourcing everything it takes to keep a Starbucks store open from the building leases to the espresso equipment and all the service providers that keep it all running. The job contributes to Starbucks’ success by effectively developing and leading complex sourcing strategies, effectively managing suppliers and internal networks to deliver best-in-class performance primarily by equipment service providers; collaborating effectively internally and with suppliers; and developing effective negotiation strategies to enable success. The position requires contracting expertise.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for our store partners and our customers; will be savvy in innovative approaches to managing services including store operating and maintenance services, supplier-led innovation and technology (IOT); and will be an out-of-the-box thinker encouraging bold change while encompassing strong relationship building skills both internally and externally.

As a sourcing manager, you will…

Sourcing Strategy:

Employ strong knowledge of key industry players, competitors and market dynamics.

Effectively develop and lead complex sourcing strategies, effectively manage suppliers and internal networks to deliver best-in-class performance for the relevant spending area

Consistently deliver measurable and strategic goals to enable bottom-line and top-line company growth, and corporate social responsibility leadership

Develop effective negotiation strategies to enable success

Supplier Engagement and Management:

Leverage effective business and professional relationships with strategic suppliers and industry player

Professionally manage and measure suppliers for continuous performance and improvement

Cross-Functional Projects:

Proficiently advanced employ program and project management tools and techniques.

Independently solve problems and make decisions for primary and strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and or processes.

Provide day to day oversight and perform a hands on execution role

Leadership and Teamwork:

Effectively motivate and collaborate within their team and across their peer group.

Lead using demonstrated and proven experience and the application of best practice procurement skills.

Lead cross functional teams, mentor Analyst procurement,

Work within peer group and leadership infrastructure to ensure that best practice and leverage opportunities are delivered.

May collaborate with Group procurement manager and or director of procurement

We’d love to hear from people with:

5+ years analytical, planning, procurement, supply chain or other relevant experience

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Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activitie

Analytical: Excellent analytical skill

Procurement: Excellent knowledge of market analysis, sourcing category strategy, supplier relationship management, should-cost models, and negotiations, supplier continuous improvement programs/Lean Initiative

Legal: Knowledge of critical procurement legal requirements and contracting best practice

Ethics: Knowledge of business ethics and Starbucks Ethical Sourcing Requirement

Influence: Ability to influence at an Executive Level both internally and externally. Ability to lead and influence peer groups both internally and externally

Communication: Exceptional communication both written and oral

Systems: Knowledge of Excel, Oracle, BI Apps, charting programs, PowerPoint, and other

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