Sourcing Specialist

Posted 24 Days Ago
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Marlborough Center, Town of Marlborough, CT
59K Annually
Junior
Retail
The Role
The Sourcing Specialist will support the Procurement Category Manager in strategic sourcing and procurement processes, including supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, and market research. The role involves managing supplier performance, executing sourcing activities, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet business needs and savings targets.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ’s Wholesale Club offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where all team members can learn, grow and be their authentic selves. Together, we’re committed to providing outstanding service and convenience to our members, helping them save on the products and services they need for their families and homes.

The Benefits of working at BJ’s

BJ’s pays weekly

Eligible for free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental membership(s)*

Generous time off programs to support busy lifestyles* 

o Vacation, Personal, Holiday, Sick, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty

Benefit plans for your changing needs*

o Three medical plans**, Health Savings Account (HSA), two dental plans, vision plan, flexible spending

401(k) plan with company match (must be at least 18 years old)

*eligibility requirements vary by position

**medical plans vary by location

We are currently looking for a highly motivated individual who want to join a dynamic department and fast paced category going through a major transformation. The Ideal candidate is someone who's looking to bring innovation, contribute ideas and play a part in the strategic sourcing and procurement department specifically in the marketing category focusing on print and production, e-commerce, omni channel sourcing and other related sourcing projects.The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for supporting the Procurement Category Manager including category management, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, procurement process management, process improvement, market research, supplier development. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for planning, analyzing and budgeting management. The Procurement Specialist is expected to have knowledge of current industry trends to:Support of the Category Manager Work with Stakeholders to establish clear business needs To execute operationally, complex sourcing activities Manage the delivery of savings targets Understands the seven steps of sourcing processes Run RFX, e-sourcing or auction projects as needed Participate in vendors QBRs, encourage supplier's innovation Holds suppliers accountable for delivery using performance data Understands the broad range of the assigned category to partner with the business stakeholders Understanding of most contract terms and able to meet with legal to discuss business goals Establishes a negotiation plan with clarity of desired outcomes, leveraging Manager support where appropriate Work with cross functional Business Stakeholders to establish requirements Collaborate with stakeholders to identify the appropriate supplier performance measurements (KPIs) Always looking to identify improvement on existing processes Able to build quantitative models to support vendor selection and decision making Evaluate and apply the concept of total cost of ownership (TCO) Good understanding of supplier landscape, risks, and benefits in the paper, print and production categories Familiar with risks associated with PII (Personal Identifiable Information)


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A or B.S.) in finance, business management or supply chain. MBA, MS preferred.
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations and vendor management.
  • Knowledge of SAP, Ariba & P2P systems required.
  • Advanced knowledge in excel, word and power point
  • The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, specifically in communications across all levels in the organization.
  • In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is starting from $59,000.00.

    The Company
    HQ: Westborough, MA
    10,308 Employees
    On-site Workplace

    What We Do

    Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, BJ's Wholesale Club is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States. The company currently operates over 215 clubs and more than 145 BJ's Gas® locations in 17 states.

    Explore career opportunities at BJ's and join our team today: www.bjs.com/careers

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