Strategic Sourcing Manager For IT Technology

Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together.

Our digital solutions team is more than a traditional IT organization. We are a team of passionate, collaborative, agile, inventive, customer-centric, results-oriented problem solvers. We are intellectually curious, love advancements in technology and seek to adapt technologies to drive Staples forward. We anticipate the needs of our customers and business partners and deliver reliable, customer-centric technology services.

What you'll be doing:

• Responsible for leading complex sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and competitive bids as well as establishing contracts and relationships with new suppliers, managing renewals and extensions with existing suppliers, and working with stakeholders to navigate the procure-to-pay process.

• Supports Staples CIO and digital solutions team as well as other Staples teams purchasing hardware, software, cloud services, or hired services.

• Responsible for specific projects and contract negotiations to achieve annual sourcing savings targets.

• Proactively collaborate with stakeholders to understand and achieve business strategies and objectives.

• Execute sourcing strategies to provide enhanced value, revenue, total-cost reduction, continuous improvement and achieve savings targets.

• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and contracting process.

• Lead contract negotiations including new contracts, renewals, and extensions.

• Manage complex sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and competitive bids.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage the procure-to-pay process.

• Provide stakeholders with best in class service through the entire sourcing process.

• Act as liaison between Staples Legal team, Staples Risk team, Staples Privacy team, and Staples Cyber Security team with suppliers and business partners..

What you bring to the table:

• Strong verbal and written communications.

• Strong interpersonal skills/strong team player.

• Strong project management/leadership skills.

• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen.

• Ability to work with all levels of the organization and suppliers.

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to "take the ball and run" with minimal direction.

• Ability to understand procurement protocols and processes.

• Proficient in procurement systems - Coupa and/or other procure to pay systems.

• Demonstrated ability to generate cost reduction savings.

What's needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

What's needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a technology role preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a procurement role preferred.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule

• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!