Strategic Sourcing Lead - Operations

Salary Range $96,000 - $125,000*

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks OFF 5TH, Last Call and Horchow. Its retail portfolio includes 70 full-line luxury locations, additional off-price locations and five distinct e-commerce experiences. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own. By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail.

Saks Global Properties & Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and represents nearly 13 million square feet of prime U.S. real estate holdings and investments in luxury markets.

YOU WILL BE:

As a Strategic Sourcing Lead in Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, you’ll be responsible for: developing and leading strategic sourcing events; writing and negotiating contract terms and documents; and analyzing spend associated with specific indirect spend categories. You will develop sourcing strategies that positively impact bottom-line results/value while minimizing risks, foster internal and external relationships, and work with internal stakeholders to educate and promote the procurement policies. You will report to a Director of Strategic Sourcing.  

This position is in person located in New York, NY with 4 days in office by default (Monday through Thursday), Fridays remote, and with flexibility to manage personal needs as they arise.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Simultaneously Lead indirect sourcing initiatives for a multitude of Supply Chain/Operations Products & Services, as well as building successful sourcing strategies, driving strategic improvements, and delivering on operational targets, savings goals, and business strategies 

• Conduct total cost modeling and sensitivity/scenario analysis to help team members understand trade-offs and benefits to multiple outcomes  

• Assist with the analysis and planning for various components of indirect spend categories to ensure operational success and results 

• Use sourcing tools to support departmental efforts to refine and improve procurement processes and policies 

• Develop and manage relationships with business stakeholders and provide regular project status updates 

• Partner with multiple corporate functions (e.g., Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Legal, etc.) as part of your sourcing projects and related activities 

• Review, revise, and negotiate contract language  

• Assist in the development and management of strategic and complex contract renewals 

• Engage in supplier relationship activities (e.g., regular business reviews, vendor score carding, etc.) 

• You will take ownership of projects and bring them to completion understanding that the results will have an impact on the department's goals 

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• BS/BA degree preferably in supply chain management, engineering, or business 

• 3-5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing for Supply Chain/Distribution Center Services, Packaging and Customer Supplies, Facilities Services, and other Operational Products & Services  

• Demonstrated capabilities of leading sourcing projects, contract negotiations and authoring, and driving savings/value  

• Strong relationship-building, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills; coordination across related disciplines and with key stakeholders 

• Experience coordinating teams, collecting insights, and constructively challenge internal stakeholders with conventional thinking 

• Understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes, sourcing tools, and strategies 

Preferred Qualifications (nice to haves):

• Experience sourcing and contracting for facilities services, restaurant operations, and call center operations

• Experience in the luxury retail market

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT SAKS GLOBAL:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation 

• Exposure to rewarding ca