SENIOR SOURCING MANAGER, STORE DEVELOPMENT, FIXTURES & CONSTRUCTION
About the position
Responsibilities
• Develop strong relationships with Store Development stakeholders to influence business decisions.
• Collaborate with Finance and Store Development stakeholders to create a strategic sourcing pipeline with defined cost savings targets.
• Achieve year-over-year improvements in Retail Fixtures and Construction Services & Equipment without sacrificing quality.
• Conduct all phases of complex contract development, including requirements gathering and sourcing process execution.
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimize Sephora's position and partner with stakeholders on contract evaluation and negotiation.
• Improve supplier performance by setting measurable performance targets and managing supplier performance.
• Stay updated on market changes and evaluate the impact of supplier status changes.
• Identify and evaluate diverse suppliers to increase category spend with them and support sustainability goals.
• Advocate for compliance with Sephora's Indirect Spend and Delegation of Authority policies.
• Provide thought leadership and support for ad hoc projects to optimize Strategic Sourcing effectiveness.
• Strategize across categories to identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost-effectiveness in supplier negotiations.
• Build project plans and timelines to ensure key milestones are met in the sourcing process.
• Communicate status updates to stakeholders and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Participate actively in improving Sephora's Sustainability, Supplier Diversity, and 3rd party Risk goals.
Requirements
• 10+ years of strategic sourcing experience in store development, fixtures, and construction services in a multi-national retail corporation.
• Experience in negotiating large enterprise agreements such as master services agreements and statements of work.
• Ability to develop relationships and gain buy-in from key stakeholders on category strategies and sourcing plans.
• Proven track record of cost reduction and productivity improvements.
• Excellent project and timeline management skills for end-to-end sourcing projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled negotiator with knowledge of various contract models and market terms.
• Ability to influence internal and external partners and interface with senior-level stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, and interpersonal.
• Advanced skills in analytics, Excel, presentation, data visualization, and sourcing tools.
• Robust understanding of software tools critical to strategic sourcing.
Benefits
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• Various paid time off programs
• Employee discount/perks
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee referral bonus program
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Responsibilities
• Develop strong relationships with Store Development stakeholders to influence business decisions.
• Collaborate with Finance and Store Development stakeholders to create a strategic sourcing pipeline with defined cost savings targets.
• Achieve year-over-year improvements in Retail Fixtures and Construction Services & Equipment without sacrificing quality.
• Conduct all phases of complex contract development, including requirements gathering and sourcing process execution.
• Negotiate with suppliers to optimize Sephora's position and partner with stakeholders on contract evaluation and negotiation.
• Improve supplier performance by setting measurable performance targets and managing supplier performance.
• Stay updated on market changes and evaluate the impact of supplier status changes.
• Identify and evaluate diverse suppliers to increase category spend with them and support sustainability goals.
• Advocate for compliance with Sephora's Indirect Spend and Delegation of Authority policies.
• Provide thought leadership and support for ad hoc projects to optimize Strategic Sourcing effectiveness.
• Strategize across categories to identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost-effectiveness in supplier negotiations.
• Build project plans and timelines to ensure key milestones are met in the sourcing process.
• Communicate status updates to stakeholders and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Participate actively in improving Sephora's Sustainability, Supplier Diversity, and 3rd party Risk goals.
Requirements
• 10+ years of strategic sourcing experience in store development, fixtures, and construction services in a multi-national retail corporation.
• Experience in negotiating large enterprise agreements such as master services agreements and statements of work.
• Ability to develop relationships and gain buy-in from key stakeholders on category strategies and sourcing plans.
• Proven track record of cost reduction and productivity improvements.
• Excellent project and timeline management skills for end-to-end sourcing projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled negotiator with knowledge of various contract models and market terms.
• Ability to influence internal and external partners and interface with senior-level stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, and interpersonal.
• Advanced skills in analytics, Excel, presentation, data visualization, and sourcing tools.
• Robust understanding of software tools critical to strategic sourcing.
Benefits
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) plan
• Various paid time off programs
• Employee discount/perks
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee referral bonus program
Apply Now
Apply Now