Job Description
About the position
- Responsibilities
- Develop strong relationships with Store Development stakeholders to influence business decisions.
- Collaborate with Finance and Store Development stakeholders to create a strategic sourcing pipeline with defined cost savings targets.
- Achieve year-over-year improvements in Retail Fixtures and Construction Services & Equipment without sacrificing quality.
- Conduct all phases of complex contract development, including requirements gathering and sourcing process execution.
- Negotiate with suppliers to optimize Sephora's position and partner with stakeholders on contract evaluation and negotiation.
- Improve supplier performance by setting measurable performance targets and managing supplier performance.
- Stay updated on market changes and evaluate the impact of supplier status changes.
- Identify and evaluate diverse suppliers to increase category spend with them and support sustainability goals.
- Advocate for compliance with Sephora's Indirect Spend and Delegation of Authority policies.
- Provide thought leadership and support for ad hoc projects to optimize Strategic Sourcing effectiveness.
- Strategize across categories to identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost-effectiveness in supplier negotiations.
- Build project plans and timelines to ensure key milestones are met in the sourcing process.
- Communicate status updates to stakeholders and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Participate actively in improving Sephora's Sustainability, Supplier Diversity, and 3rd party Risk goals.
- Requirements
- 10+ years of strategic sourcing experience in store development, fixtures, and construction services in a multi-national retail corporation.
- Experience in negotiating large enterprise agreements such as master services agreements and statements of work.
- Ability to develop relationships and gain buy-in from key stakeholders on category strategies and sourcing plans.
- Proven track record of cost reduction and productivity improvements.
- Excellent project and timeline management skills for end-to-end sourcing projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled negotiator with knowledge of various contract models and market terms.
- Ability to influence internal and external partners and interface with senior-level stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, and interpersonal.
- Advanced skills in analytics, Excel, presentation, data visualization, and sourcing tools.
- Robust understanding of software tools critical to strategic sourcing.
- Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) plan
- Various paid time off programs
- Employee discount/perks
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee referral bonus program
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