To manage all aspects of assigned supply streams which include the creation of strategies, supplier spend analysis, supplier prioritization, contract negotiation and renewals, bench marking, compliance, supplier relations, contract compliance, and assuring the achievement of established cost reduction goals.
About Us :
Giant Eagle Inc., ranked 36 on Forbes magazine’s largest private corporations list, is one of the nation’s largest food retailers and distributors with approximately \\$9.5 billion in annual sales. Founded in 1931, Giant Eagle, Inc. has grown to be the number one supermarket retailer in the region with more than 420 stores throughout western Pennsylvania, north central Ohio, northern West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.
Giant Eagle was previously named America’s Second Harvest Regional Retailer of the Year for its support of local food banks, and also actively supports numerous community events, the United Way, Children’s Hospital, Race For The Cure and other non-profit organizations. The company also has created education initiatives such as Apples For The Students, which has provided millions of dollars in computer equipment, software and other classroom learning tools for local schools and the Be A Smart Shopper school nutrition program. Further information can be found at GiantEagle.com.
Job Responsibilities :
Responsible for the development, design, organization and control of one or more unique spend categories.
Lead sourcing activities for exchange traded commodity categories, including sugar, wheat, corn, soybean complex, coffee, OJ, etc.
Consult with business teams to identify opportunities for speculative buying.
Work across functional areas to leverage Giant EagleÂżs scale with strategic suppliers.
Design, develop, document, and maintain supplier relationship strategies, programs, and supplier evaluation criteria (i.e. benchmarking and supplier score cards).
Calculate Total Cost of ownership (TCO), and encourage overall cost reductions.
Develop informed fact base for assigned spend categories and build a detailed understanding of the products and services in those categories.
Manage a consistent, competitive bidding process for assigned spend categories.
Conduct and create demand analysis, industry analysis, RFPs, RFIs and assist with supplier contracts and mentor others in their preparation.
Negotiate and implement value-based contracts consistent with customer requirements and Giant EagleÂżs sourcing strategy.
Negotiate with suppliers of categories to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to work with little-supervision.
Developing and maintaining relationships with functional business unit department leaders to ensure that all sourcing is done according to established procedures, and to build strong partnerships.
Manage fair and ethical supplier practices.
Offer ideas on possible innovative approaches and creative strategies for building cross functional, integrated (horizontal and vertical) supply streams.
Conduct research and analysis within the Enterprise to determine current spending and demand information.
Suggest possible opportunities for additional cross-functional projects.
Reports To :
VP, Own Brands
Education and Training Required :
Bachelors Degree Course of Study: Business, Supply Management, Finance or Economics
Experience Required :
5 to 10 years
Experience Desired :
Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM) and/or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
Planning & project management
Work Environment :
Normal office environment
Physical requirements :
Competencies Required :
Adaptability
Customer Focused
Gets Things Done
Interpersonal Skills
Problem Solving
Analytical
Composure
Computer Skills
Conflict Resolution
Continuous Learner
Innovation Management
Mentoring
Negotiation
Open to Feedback
Presentation & Verbal Communic
Project Management
Written Communication
Business and Financial Acumen
Builds High Performance Teams
Communicate w/Courage & Impact
Manages Team Execution
Strategic Thinking & Planning
Equipment Used :
Computer
Printer
Telephone
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