Specialist Strategic Sourcing

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 worlds 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.

Role Summary

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, you’ll be responsible for working with your Director to: develop and lead strategic sourcing events of moderate complexity; writing and negotiating contract terms and documents; and analyzing spend associated with specific indirect spend categories. Your work will 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 Manager, Strategic Sourcing.

Role Description

• Simultaneously Lead indirect sourcing initiatives for IT, driving strategic improvements, and delivering on operational targets, savings goals, and business strategies
• Conduct total cost modeling and sensitivity/scenario analysis to help stakeholders 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 the contract renewal process
• Participate in supplier relationship activities (e.g., regular business reviews, vendor score carding, etc.)
• You will own sourcing projects and work with your Director to bring them to completion
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in supply chain management, engineering, or business
• 3+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing
• Demonstrated capabilities of leading sourcing projects, contract negotiations and authoring, and driving savings/value
• Ability to build relationships through verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience coordinating teams and collecting insights
• Understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes, sourcing tools, and strategies
  
  

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate
• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)