Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Stores

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey.

📋 Description

• Create category strategies for Store Operations and Facilities/Construction.

• Perform continuous category assessments to uncover future opportunities.

• Oversee supplier performance and manage relationships.

• Spearhead multiple sourcing initiatives and formulate sourcing strategies.

• Propel strategic enhancements, operational objectives, savings targets, and business strategies.

• Execute total cost modeling and conduct sensitivity/scenario analysis.

• Evaluate and strategize components of indirect spend categories.

• Utilize sourcing tools to enhance and streamline procurement processes and policies.

• Build and manage relationships with business stakeholders.

• Provide consistent updates on project status.

• Collaborate with Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Legal, and other corporate departments.

• Review, amend, and negotiate contract language.

• Oversee the contract renewal process.

• Manage projects through to completion.

• Assist in resolving procurement and vendor-related escalations.

• Report directly to the Director of Strategic Sourcing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, or business is preferred.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, particularly in retail and facilities operations, supplies & services, and construction/capital projects.

• Proven track record in developing and implementing category strategies, leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating contracts, and driving savings/value.

• Excellent relationship-building, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills.

• Ability to coordinate across related disciplines and engage with key stakeholders.

• Experience in leading teams, gathering insights, and constructively challenging conventional thinking among team members.

• Familiarity with multi-step strategic sourcing processes, sourcing tools, and strategies.

• Expertise in sourcing and contracting for facilities services, restaurant operations, and construction/capital projects.

• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it relates to retail and facilities operations.

• Experience in the luxury retail sector.

• Formal training in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available for all eligible full-time employees, which includes medical, vision, and dental coverage.

• Exceptional employee discount.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Basic life insurance.

• Supplemental life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Additional voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance.

• Opportunities for career growth.

• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment.