Strategic Sourcing Manager-Indirect

Serving the needs of all families with young childrenCarters Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children encompassing Carters OshKosh Bgosh Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work constant learning genuine people and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carters.

How youll make an impact:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing the procurement process for assigned Supply Chain categories to ensure efficiency and value in the acquisition of goods and services for all Carters business units. Categories include packaging materials transportation distribution automation systems and logistics among others.

This role typical reports into the VP Indirect Procurement and is based in our Buckhead office in our hybrid work environment.

40%: Strategic Sourcing

• Proactively identify develop and execute on sourcing opportunities driving value risk reduction enhanced business outcomes and process improvements meeting current and future business and category needs
• Manage the fundamentals of sourcing and supplier engagement activities including spend analysis RFx bid evaluation negotiations contract review and supplier on/off boarding.
• Develop negotiation strategies gain alignment from stakeholders lead cross-functional category-based negotiation teams and implementing appropriate supplier risk analysis.

30%: Supplier Management

• Manage the ongoing performance of our suppliers including setting objectives and service level agreements (SLAs) tracking reporting performance and leading continuous improvement efforts.
• Prepare and coordinate business reviews with stakeholders to review supplier performance future opportunities and/or challenges.
• Manage contracts contract negotiation and contractual dispute resolutions.

30%: Category Management

• Establish trusting relationships with senior level leadership and internal business partners; building a robust understanding of strategic direction requirements and priorities across spend categories.
• Bring new ideas methods and approaches to stakeholders. Leverage expertise to challenge the status quo and drive decisions and actions necessary to improve business processes.
• Develop strategies to support ESG initiatives including Supplier Diversity and Sustainability.

Wed Love to hear from you if: (Requirements section)

Must have:

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement and / or Supply Chain functions
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Delivered value and savings by leading vendors and category management including RFxs.
• Total cost of ownership (TCO)analysis.
• Experience managing Transportation Supply Chain and/or Logistics categories.
• Knowledge of Source-to-Pay eSourcing and contract management tools.
• Experience developing and executing successful negotiation strategies.

Preferred skills and experience:

• 4-year degree in engineering economics finance or related field; MBA a plus.
• Driven resourceful and able to balance multiple priorities.
• Able to work independently and complete tasks on time with minimal oversight.
• Proficient understanding of contract terms and contract management.
• Able to take loosely defined requirements interpret needs and provide recommendations.
• Experience managing direct reports is a plus.

Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.