Manager – Central Procurement and Profit Improvement
Background: This position is responsible for leading value generation sourcing and profitability improvement initiatives to optimize J.Crew’s non-merchandise spend, areas of expertise include logistics, transportation and a general overview of indirect procurement.
The ideal candidate will possess:
4+ years of experience leading strategic sourcing and operational/value generating initiatives
knowledge and expertise across various indirect categories and
the strategic, analytical, and interpersonal skills to act as a change agent
Excellent analytical skills, communication skills, business acumen, influencing skills, and the ability to work in a team environment are also critical
Key Position Objectives:
Responsible for identifying and developing business cases for new cost optimization and profit improvement opportunities
Lead cross-functional teams to implement strategic sourcing and profit improvement initiatives
Provides category expertise on several categories
Position Requirements:
Leverage spend analytics and market intelligence to build business cases and should cost models for profit improvement opportunities
Execute strategic sourcing projects utilizing best practice sourcing methodology to deliver exceptional total cost value and supply assurance
Drive continuous improvement via post project sourcing performance reviews
Identify and capture profit improvement opportunities beyond sourcing, such as demand management, process improvements, insource vs. outsource, etc.
Gather requirements and specifications from business and category experts to ensure that proposed solutions meet business needs
Assess supplier capabilities and identify new sources of supply
Develop sourcing strategies based on baseline data, market dynamics and business requirements
Manages the planning and launch of RFx events, leveraging eSourcing tools as appropriate
Analyze supplier proposals and facilitate fact-based supplier selection process
Supports negotiation strategy development and execution
Negotiate contract terms and coordinate with Legal to execute contracts
Develop transition plan to new supplier and support implementation
Work with suppliers and key stakeholders to manage supplier performance
Buid and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders
Qualifications:
Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience (e.g., consulting, procurement, marketing procurement)
Experience with opportunity diagnostic, purchase to pay (P2P) and procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, commodity management, supplier management, and contract management
Ability to lead and influence change in the face of complexity and ambiguity and chart a critical path
Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, organization, and project management skills
Ability to drive projects with a sense of urgency and perform in fast paced, dynamic organization with time sensititive deadlines
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Knowledge of technology applications enabling procurement and strategic sourcing
Self-starter with ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent skills in Powerpoint, Word, Excel and Access required
We are committed to affirmatively providing equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, legally protected physical or mental disability or any other basis protected under applicable law.
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