Indirect Procurement Strategist, WWGS Indirect Procurement
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
Key job responsibilities
Independently designs spending and usage analysis from a variety of sources including supplier submissions.
Develops and communicates cross-category cost performance and project status for leadership including off-program purchases.
Facilitates contract negotiations with suppliers service providers and distributor partners.
Hold review meetings with major suppliers to review service levels growth trajectory category movement and opportunities for additional savings.
Develops and supports item review processes in partnership with applicable WFM teams.
Accountable to a limited number of Regional and Global Purchasing Leadership teams for sharing of the best practices sending regular updates and providing training information.
Initiates manufacturer audits and occasionally performs onsite visits to ensure the manufacturing practices and raw materials are in line with WFMs market standards.
Provide guidance on financial targets for GNFR.
Develop processes for the sourcing development and sample requests for new products.
Establishes reporting requirements for product usage and financial performance.
Champions the work that furthers WFMs Green Mission Initiatives and the companys standards.
About the team
The Indirect Procurement team is on a journey to provide best in class procurement and sourcing services that are strategic and collaborative and contribute to the goals of the Company. We are committed to comprehensive responsive and cost effective solutions to meet and exceed the goals of Whole Foods Market.
- Experience with supplier or vendor relationship management
- 1 years of Excel or Tableau (data manipulation macros charts and pivot tables) experience
- 3 years of supply chain experience
- Bachelors degree or 2 years of Amazon (blue badge/FTE) experience
- 2 years executing RFx events
- Experience in Coupa or other financial management/procurement software
- Bachelors degree or 8 years of education or related field experience
- Experience in core project management disciplines including scope schedule budget quality risk management and critical path management
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at TX Austin - 85100.00 - 148900.00 USD annually
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