Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Develops and executes category sourcing strategies for transportation services, managing RFI/RFP processes and carrier negotiations to deliver cost savings and operational efficiency for PetSmart's retail distribution.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Strategic Sourcing)
Builds
Transportation service contracts and sourcing strategies for retail distribution
Domain
Retail / Logistics & Transportation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (sourcing strategies & contracts)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, RFI/RFP management, commercial negotiation, contract management, process improvement, stakeholder management, data analysis, project management, e-sourcing platforms (Ariba/Jaggaer)
Preferred skills
ChatGPT proficiency, advanced Excel skills
Technologies
Ariba, Jaggaer, ChatGPT, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Lead RFI/RFP processes for transportation services, evaluate carriers based on selection criteria, execute commercial negotiations to optimize total cost, create unified category strategies, report on critical external relationships, drive alignment with business stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC