What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing position at Wawa?
Job Title:
Contract Negotiator and Sourcing Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop negotiation strategies for Wawa branded packaging and key store-use supply items to achieve competitive costs while maintaining quality.
- Deliver annual cost savings to reinvest in the business, drive growth, and innovation.
- Oversee comprehensive sourcing plans for Packaging & Supplies items and ITPS hardware, including RFP processes and supplier management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for ongoing cost reductions and maintain quality levels.
- Perform financial analysis to quantify cost benefit trade-offs of sourcing events.
Essential Skills:
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and negotiations skills.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to make decisions and travel as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred; Master's degree a plus.
- Minimum 7 years of purchasing or sourcing experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
