Senior Procurement Category Manager, Services
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Job Location:
Richfield, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
As the Senior Procurement Category Manager for Services you will join the Procurement team responsible for development of category and sourcing strategies sourcing execution negotiations and contracting activities across multiple categories within Services-related areas of GNFR spend. This is a high-impact position that will provide consistent exposure to Best Buy executives large strategic suppliers and complex agreements. The right candidate will have an opportunity to make an immediate impact with noticeable results. The Best Buy Procurement organization has recently undergone a significant transformation to become a strategic value generating business enabler. Exact categories under the responsibility of this role will be determined upon identification of the right candidate and will be a mix of the following services: large product (e.g. appliances televisions home theater) last mile delivery and installation contact center labor repair services and warranty services.
This role is hybrid which means you will work some days on site at a Best Buy location and some days virtually from home or other non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process. For this role you must be located within a drivable distance to our office in Richfield Minnesota.
What youll do
Were committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it especially key moments in your life.
Our benefits include:
As part of the Best Buy team youll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life in our stores online and in customers homes.
Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. Were committed to being a great place to work where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.
Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.
As the Senior Procurement Category Manager for Services you will join the Procurement team responsible for development of category and sourcing strategies sourcing execution negotiations and contracting activities across multiple categories within Services-related areas of GNFR spend. This is a high-impact position that will provide consistent exposure to Best Buy executives large strategic suppliers and complex agreements. The right candidate will have an opportunity to make an immediate impact with noticeable results. The Best Buy Procurement organization has recently undergone a significant transformation to become a strategic value generating business enabler. Exact categories under the responsibility of this role will be determined upon identification of the right candidate and will be a mix of the following services: large product (e.g. appliances televisions home theater) last mile delivery and installation contact center labor repair services and warranty services.
This role is hybrid which means you will work some days on site at a Best Buy location and some days virtually from home or other non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process. For this role you must be located within a drivable distance to our office in Richfield Minnesota.
What youll do
- Lead endtoend category management and strategic sourcing activities including negotiations RFx contracting spend analysis and opportunity identification.
- Develop present and maintain category strategies that identify opportunities and define optimal sourcing approaches.
- Build and sustain strong relationships with business stakeholders aligning category strategies with enterprise objectives.
- Partner crossfunctionally across all organizational levels influencing leaders and educating internal clients on sourcing best practices.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure effective communication maximize value and support successful engagement outcomes.
- Collaborate with sourcing and procurement operations teams while problemsolving with agility and leading negotiations for service contracts up to $40M.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or commensurate experience in related scope functions including direct experience with outsourced labor/services negotiations of $10-$40 million contracts
- Minimum of 3 years collaborating with and influencing executive and senior-level stakeholders / business partners
- Minimum of 2 years of dedicated experience on complex agreements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience leading mentoring cross-functional team management.
- Bachelors degree in supply chain finance or business fields
- 6 years of experience in strategic sourcing or commensurate experience in related scope functions including direct experience with outsourced labor/services negotiations of $1-$40 million contracts
- 3 years of experience working within a matrix fortune 200 organization a plus
Were committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it especially key moments in your life.
Our benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- Generous employee discount
- Physical and mental well-being support
As part of the Best Buy team youll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life in our stores online and in customers homes.
Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. Were committed to being a great place to work where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.
Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.
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