Strategy And Projects Business Partner - Partnerships SCommerce

About The Team

The Strategy and Projects Business Partner plays a critical role in driving innovation, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across Scommerces Vendor Management and Procurement operations. This role focuses on developing smart strategies and leading impactful projects that enhance day-to-day operations, unlocking cost savings and productivity gains.

Job Description

• Strategy and Innovation: Identify, develop, and execute procurement strategies and special projects focused on cost reduction, automation, and operational excellence.
• Project Leadership: Contribute to or lead cross-functional initiatives that enhance procurement effectiveness and scalability.
• Executive Reporting: Own the consolidation of project updates and progress tracking for the entire Vendor Management and Procurement team. Prepare top-level presentation decks and reports for leadership reviews, business updates, and strategic planning.
• Consulting and Process Automation: Propose and implement automation tools or process changes to streamline operations. Serve as an internal consultant by facilitating process improvement brainstorming sessions and supporting teams in developing scalable solutions.
• Cost Optimization: Analyze data to identify inefficiencies, reduce unnecessary spend, and continuously improve procurement performance.
• Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Operations & Account Management: Manage the full P2P cycle for assigned accounts - including sourcing, negotiations, order management, purchase requisitions, delivery coordination, goods receiving, and accounts payable monitoring - to ensure seamless, cost-efficient execution.
• Business Partnerships: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and external partners to ensure consistent service quality, alignment with business goals, and long-term collaboration. Conduct regular performance reviews to monitor service levels, address gaps, and drive continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with co-business partners leading their respective domains - including Governance, Strategic Sourcing, Midmile Strategy, Assets & Liquidations, Logistics Operations, and Risk & Controls - to ensure procurement initiatives are aligned with organizational standards, risk controls, and strategic priorities. Collaborate with other key teams, including Operational Excellence, Operations Support, Expansions, Business Intelligence, Finance, and Warehouse Operations, to ensure procurement strategies support broader business objectives and drive operational efficiency.
  
  

• Bachelors degree in any field.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply - this is an exciting opportunity to launch a career in procurement, vendor management, and strategic initiatives that drive real business impact.
• At least 2 years of experience in procurement, vendor management, supply chain, or purchasing is a plus, but not required.
• Experience in logistics, fulfillment, or warehouse operations is an advantage.
  
  

• Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace.
• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  
  

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Willingness to travel to vendor sites, warehouses, and project locations when needed.
• Proactive, confident, and authoritative - acts with ownership and drives business outcomes