Associate Sourcing Manager - Store Supplies
Associate Sourcing Manager - Store Supplies
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Job Description
With more than 13000 stores in the U.S. and 84000 stores globally it is no wonder 7-Eleven Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores 7-Eleven Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway Stripes Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations. Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927 7-Eleven has built a rich 96-year history filled with beloved products like Slurpee Big Gulp and Big Bite and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day. Now 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience and we need your help.
As the Associate Sourcing Manager you will be responsible for sourcing/procurement related activities and processes associated with the acquisition of products and services which will include operational store supplies such as chemicals and paper products. This includes requirements gathering creating and issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) proposal evaluation contract negotiations contract drafting and administration with the goal to improve spending and quality performance. This role supports Sourcing Managers or Directors and ensures compliance with 7-Eleven sourcing policies and processes. As a commodity/associate sourcing manager you will partner with business stakeholders and suppliers to execute procurement/sourcing activities while building collaborative relationships to deliver improved cost and service levels.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Executes 7-Eleven sourcing processes which include data/spend analysis strategic planning and market research scoping bidding contract negotiations and execution compliance and supplier management activities for assigned categories.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with cross functional stakeholders to develop and execute sourcing processes that support business goals
Build and execute various RFx/sourcing events performing bid analysis and providing feedback to stakeholders and collaborate on negotiation strategies.
Manage suppliers/contractors based on specifications and contractual requirements to ensure effective execution implementation and prompt resolution of any issues that may arise.
Negotiate contracts and contract renewals with suppliers to source/procure products or services needed for categories to optimize spending reduce risk achieve favorable terms and drive towards optimized total-cost-of-ownership.
Support onboarding of new suppliers and product setups ensuring compliance and efficient integration through supplier and new item set-up processes. Troubleshoot and resolve operational and supply chain challenges to ensure timely product availability consistency and performance.
Support forecasting and demand planning with suppliers and stakeholders to support day-to-day business as needed.
Identify/interview potential suppliers and evaluate supplier capabilities to determine if supplier is qualified to produce and/or supply products or services. Perform market research in applicable areas.
Ability to support legal in key contract negotiations such as pricing performance measures and breach of contract remedies and termination options.
Participate in cross-functional discussions with stakeholders. Provide clear and concise progress updates.
Demonstrate ability to build and analyze financial models to evaluate proposal scenarios and present recommendations in a clear and concise format.
KEY LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Ability to work well with both business stakeholders and suppliers in a fast-paced self-directed environment.
Understand leaders intent and strategic goals and how to translate that into actions that need to be taken
Ability to provide suggestions and collaborate with team and stakeholders to solve problems by assessing the situation leveraging and analyzing relevant data identifying root causes and developing potential solutions.
Adapt to change ability to quickly learn details of new business challenges and identify dependencies and impacts of other key initiatives.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION: Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) strongly preferred.
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years required
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Demonstrate ability to build and analyze financial models to evaluate proposal scenarios and present recommendations in a clear and concise format.
Strong organizational skills understanding of legal aspects negotiating skills purchasing terminology cost analysis and legal compliance regulations
Demonstrated successful contract and agreement negotiation experience managing the entire RFQ/RFP process including development of negotiating plans and strategies is strongly preferred.
Experience and background in store supplies including chemicals paper goods etc. in retail food service or restaurants and sourcing/procurement of store supplies in this space strongly preferred.
Forecasting and Demand Planning: Coordinate demand forecasting efforts and support day-to-day business as needed.
Supply Chain Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot and resolve operational and supply chain challenges to ensure timely product availability consistency and performance.
Supplier & New Item Setup: Support onboarding of new suppliers and product setups ensuring compliance and efficient integration.
Proficient with MS Office suite including MS Excel Outlook and PowerPoint.
Verbal and written communication skills that can clearly communicate with various internal stakeholders team members and suppliers
If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus commission long-term incentive compensation benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.
For a general description of all benefits 7-Eleven is offering in the US for the position please visit this link.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
