Strategic Sourcing Manager - Facilities

7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation — working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to "activate awesome" and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will oversee all sourcing related activities and processes associated with the acquisition of materials and services, which will include facilities-related services, parts, equipment, maintenance, repair, and operational support services, to support the operational needs of the company. This includes gathering requirements, sourcing, creating, and issuing Request for Proposal (RFP), proposal evaluation, contract negotiations, process oversight, contract drafting and administration. Functionally responsible for ensuring compliance with 7-Eleven sourcing policies and processes as well as 7-Eleven’s ethical and legal business practices.

The ideal candidate must have demonstrated experience in Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier & Contract Management.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, service providers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure effective facilities program execution and prompt resolution of any operational issues that may arise. 
• Provide ongoing cost leadership, working cross functionally to develop and implement strategic sourcing plans and processes for designated categories and/or programs. 
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies (Competitive RFP, direct negotiations, optimized contract structure, go-to-market tactics, etc) to mitigate risk and improve performance and cost-effectiveness. 
• Identify and optimize sources of supply and service based on specific needs.
• Lead negotiations of contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure optimal pricing and favorable terms.
• Stay apprised of market trends, supplier capabilities, facilities technology advancements, and regulatory considerations to effectively evaluate the impact of external factors on supplier/service provider performance and the procurement of products and services.
• Provide presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Work closely with leadership and stakeholders to understand facilities, maintenance, and operational service needs within the category and develop sourcing solutions to meet business objectives.
• Support supplier business reviews, governance committees, and category strategy meetings

Key Leadership Competencies

• Strong leadership, organization, coaching and influencing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels; including executive leadership, stakeholders, and external contractors / suppliers.
• Ability to solve problems by assessing the situation, leveraging and analyzing relevant data, identifying root cause and developing potential solutions.
• Makes informed decisions, demonstrates initiative, and acts with autonomy to execute initiatives.
• Manage collaboration and communication with other teams, both internal and external, to ensure teams have what they need and can work efficiently.
• Drives results and establishes metrics to monitor, track, and report sourcing project progress.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 5+ years

YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: NA

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: NA

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• The successful candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business Administration, Logistics, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Facilities Management, Operations Management, or Marketing. MBA or equivalent background is a plus but not required.
• Facilities management, maintenance services, or multi-site retail operations experience is a plus
• Key soft skills: Integrity, ownership, sense of urgency, detail-oriented, clear & concise communicator, organized, influential, attentive to detail, effective decision-making.
• Proficient with MS Office suite- advanced skills in MS Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint.
• Experience leading the development and management of category plans or sourcing strategies with a preference on experience in managing category spend is a plus.
• Demonstrated successful contra