sourcing manager, Learning Transformation & Change Enablement (Nashville, TN)

<p><span><span><strong>Now Brewing – sourcing manager, Learning Transformation &amp; Change Enablement! #tobeapartner </strong></span></span></p><p><span><span>From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and its rich tradition but also fostered a sense of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. </span></span></p><p><span><span>As a s<strong>ourcing manager, Learning Transformation &amp; Change Enablement</strong>, you will play a key role in helping Global Sourcing successfully adopt new processes, systems, technologies, and ways of working. </span></span></p><p><span><span>Success in this role requires thinking beyond training alone. You will help design and support the end-to-end partner adoption experience, ensuring partners are informed, prepared, equipped, and supported throughout the change journey. Working across sourcing and cross-functional teams, you will help create the conditions that enable successful implementation, sustainable adoption, and improved organizational effectiveness. </span></span></p><p><span><span>We are specifically seeking a candidate with demonstrated training and change management experience in large, complex organizations. This role will focus on supporting the sourcing organization through innovation and transformation initiatives that impact day-to-day ways of working, including training development, change adoption, stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and enablement activities. </span></span></p><p><span><strong>As a Sourcing Manager, Learning Transformation &amp; Change Enablement, you will...</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Lead and support change management efforts by developing and executing strategies that drive readiness, engagement, adoption, and sustainment for sourcing transformation initiatives. </span></li><li><span>Partner with sourcing leaders, project teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to assess impacts, identify risks, and develop implementation approaches that support successful business outcomes. </span></li><li><span>Develop and deliver learning and enablement solutions that build partner capability and support new tools, processes, systems, and ways of working. </span></li><li><p><span><span>Define, track, and report on change adoption, learning effectiveness, partner readiness, and business outcome metrics; use data and insights to evaluate program success, identify risks, and inform continuous improvement strategies.</span></span></p><p> </p></li><li><span>Create and execute communication, stakeholder engagement, and adoption plans that help partners understand, prepare for, and embrace change. </span></li><li><span>Conduct stakeholder, organizational, process, and technology impact assessments to inform change and learning strategies. </span></li><li><span>Coordinate learning deployment activities, including learner access, enrollment, reporting, completion tracking, and overall partner experience. </span></li><li><span>Equip leaders with tools, resources, and reinforcement strategies that support ongoing adoption and behavior change. </span></li><li><span>Measure adoption, engagement, learning effectiveness, and business outcomes, using insights to continuously improve implementation strategies and partner experiences. </span></li><li><span>Contribute to the continuous evolution of change management, learning, and transformation practices across the Global Sourcing organization. </span></li></ul> <p><span><strong>We'd Love to Hear from People With:</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Working knowledge of procurement and sourcing processes, including sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, risk management, market analysis, </span></li><li><span>RFX processes, should-cost models, and standard contracting principles. </span></li><li><span>Experience supporting organizational change, business transformation, process improvement, technology implementations, or large-scale adoption initiatives. </span></li><li><span>Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills, with the ability to proactively identify issues, assess impacts, and develop practical solutions. </span></li><li><span>Effective use of project management tools and methodologies, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment. </span></li><li><span>Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships across peer groups, leadership levels, and cross-functional teams. </span></li><li><span>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation development, executive communications, and stakeholder engagement. </span></li><li><span>Experience designing and delivering learning, enablement, or capability-building solutions. </span></li><li><span>Demonstrated emotional intelligence, adaptability, resilience, and comfort navigating ambiguity and change.