A leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer is actively expanding, looking for an IT Procurement expert. The Senior Procurement Lead will develop and manage category procurement and specialty sourcing strategies. Responsibilities include negotiation, contracting, implementation and ongoing supplier management for continuous improvement.
As the Senior Procurement Lead, you'll be responsible for:
- Support Category Manager by identifying and maintaining relationships with major category suppliers and industry analysts gathering insight to better understand suppliers' key differentiations, technology road-maps and business modes with the goal of identifying opportunities to improve the overall quality and delivery of products and services
- Negotiate with suppliers using a fact-based approach and market insights driven from cost modeling, commodity impacts and competition to achieve financial benefits
- Identify new suppliers and develop suppliers that achieve Category specialty sourcing strategy and adhere to Academy's ethical standards
- Develop a business partner relationship with business unit leadership to deliver insightful and innovative solution recommendations that solve complex business challenges
- Develop a detailed understanding of the assigned category and serve as the source of category insight, content and process knowledge to support category related business requirements
- Identify and maintain relationships with major suppliers to ensure inclusion of the appropriate suppliers in the right opportunities for the maximum benefit
A qualified Senior Procurement Lead will have the following:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent years of related work experience required
- Expertise in conducting supplier negotiations
- Minimum 5 years of relevant IT procurement experience
- Proficiency with procurement toolsets, including eSourcing, spend cube, project/savings trackers
Benefits:
- Competitive benefits package with a focus on well-being and work-life balance
- Ability to grow and develop leadership skills
- Relocation assistance offered
If you're interested in learning more about this Senior Procurement Lead position, apply today!