Associate, Tactical Sourcing - Westport, United States - LogicSource

LogicSource

Verified Company

Westport, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview:

Reasons why you'll
love it here:

An amazing culture with a team that supports one another, the opportunity to make a direct impact, and have fun along the way
We are experiencing rapid growth

- come grow along with us.

We work hard and play hard offering unlimited and flexible PTO.
Phenomenal health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family (and we pay almost 90% of the premiums).
Additional options for employer contributions to HSA, 401k match, Dependent Care FSA, shortterm/longterm disability, life insurance and more.
Business Casual, Flexible and hybrid office locations in both Westport, CT and Charleston, SC.

Position Summary

We have an immediate opening for a full time Associate, Tactical Sourcing, working extensively with our client, an owner and operator of restaurant and entertainment centers across the country.

As a key member of our Client Services team, this position will be providing RFx management, execution and renewal management, reporting to the Managing Director, Sourcing and Procurement.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

Execute sourcing strategies and solutions that deliver cost savings while maintaining supply chain continuity and performance.

Areas this role is responsible for are sourcing and managing indirect categories, including but not limited to:

Corporate Services
Food and Beverage
Distribution & Logistics
Marketing
Information Technology
Facilities/FF&E
Packaging
Build, manage and execute RFPs; meet with potential participants, both incumbents and nonincumbents, answer RFP related questions from suppliers, analyze RFP results and help choose final supplier(s)
Build a bestinclass supply chain; cultivate and manage relationships with bestinclass suppliers
Implement and adhere to the supplier management structure and process
Identify opportunities within Tail Spend to be converted to Strategic Sourcing activities
Provide sourcing support across indirect categories
Provide detailed cost analysis reports to the LogicSource leadership team and stakeholders

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of three (3) years crossfunctional experience in managing strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management for retail store operations
At least three (3) year's experience: Indirect procurement, supply chain management and developing RFPs and RFIs for indirect materials
Direct client interfacing, preferably midsenior level management
Managing employees and working within teams
Experience within services industries (e.g., professional consulting, BPO, outsourcing)
Inventory management, requisitioning, fulfillment and distribution
Strong problem solving and leadership skills
Proven ability to build relationships and gain credibility in areas beyond defined scope of work
Demonstrated ability to work within an evolving and dynamic environment
Proficient in financial analysis and planning
Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
Understanding of retail operations in procurement

Travel:
This position may require mínimal travel.

Other Duties:

This Position Description is not an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities, and the employee is expected to perform other duties as necessary and assigned.

The duties and responsibilities of this position may be modified at any time to meet changing business needs.