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Who We Are:
Saks is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world.
On its website and app, Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.
Role Summary:
We are seeking a Manager, Technology Procurement who will be responsible for managing the global technology spend for Saks, working closely with all IT and non-IT functional and divisional leaders, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers. This strategic role will partner with technology leadership to support rapid growth and deployment for a hyper growth company, focusing on all aspects of sourcing, supplier negotiations, contracting, and vendor management to support velocity and compliance.
Key Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, Supply Management or related field
4-7+ years of related experience in Procurement and the relevant spend categories with a record of increasing responsibility
Prior experience in sourcing and negotiating Indirect goods and services in a Fortune 500, or management consulting environment using strategic category management techniques to achieve results.
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, including strong relationship management experience
Ability to work on multiple initiatives at a time, with the ability to prioritize and manage time to ensure initiatives are completed in a timely manner in a remote working environment
Excellent negotiation and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to work with suppliers
Experience in successfully using cost analysis and benchmarking to deliver negotiation outcomes to exceed the market index.
Must possess the social intelligence to influence and lead at the most senior levels within the organization.
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and, if hired, present proof of vaccination prior to beginning employment.
Role Description:
Lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing process for $100mm+ in spend for all SaaS / Software, Hardware, IT Professional Services and Telecom categories
Review and analyze spend and supplier proposals to identify opportunities to improve price and business terms, and work with stakeholders and suppliers to negotiate improvements
Serves as the principal liaison representing Saks with suppliers on all commercial and business relationship content, including but not limited to quality, cost, delivery, service, contracts, risks, and technology objectives
Establish strong vendor relationships, effectively manage category supply base, perform advanced and intricate negotiations, and oversee the selection of key vendors
Coordinate across internal Saks stakeholders to ensure clear communication of business goals, understand business requirements, and adherence with legal, information security, and other organizational controls.
Develop and execute robust category strategies based on market and technology trends with a focus on innovation, service quality, cost, delivery, service, and technology
Ensure expedient and compliant implementation of new contracts throughout the organization
Execution of goals and objectives toward the defined annual operating and strategic plans of Saks where applicable
Make appropriate fact-based recommendations to Saks stakeholders
Establish strong cross functional partnerships with the Finance team to ensure budget adherence and cost containment
Have a continuous improvement mindset to evolve process, procedure, and innovation
Support the creation of new processes, procedures and documentation as part of a new procurement function for the company
Your Life and Career at Saks:
Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate.
A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).
An amazing employee discount
Thank you for your interest with Saks. We look forward to reviewing your application.
Saks provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Saks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Saks welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.
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