What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Sourcing Director position at Wawa?
Job Overview
The Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive sourcing plans for all key Packaging & Supplies items, including RFP processes, multi-year calendars of sourcing events, supplier management, contract management, and SLA metrics. This role is responsible for identifying sourcing opportunities and innovations to reduce costs and increase business benefits.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead contract negotiations, developing negotiation strategies to obtain competitive costs while maintaining product quality.
* Deliver annual cost savings to reinvest in the business and drive growth and innovation.
* Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive sourcing plans, including RFP processes, multi-year calendars of sourcing events, supplier management, contract management, and SLA metrics.
* Work cross-functionally with Facilities, Foodservice, Fresh Beverage, and ITPS teams to identify opportunities for ongoing cost reductions in goods and services while maintaining quality levels.
* Perform financial analysis to quantify cost benefit trade-offs of all sourcing events.
* Manage all cost savings programs in coordination with the Enterprise Productivity team and Internal Audit to validate results versus established goals.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred; Master's degree a plus.
* Minimum 7 years of demonstrated purchasing or sourcing experience.
* Excellent negotiations skills and strong proficiency in sourcing methods and tools.
* Proven vendor management experience.
* Highly skilled in Microsoft Office suite applications.
The Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive sourcing plans for all key Packaging & Supplies items, including RFP processes, multi-year calendars of sourcing events, supplier management, contract management, and SLA metrics. This role is responsible for identifying sourcing opportunities and innovations to reduce costs and increase business benefits.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead contract negotiations, developing negotiation strategies to obtain competitive costs while maintaining product quality.
* Deliver annual cost savings to reinvest in the business and drive growth and innovation.
* Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive sourcing plans, including RFP processes, multi-year calendars of sourcing events, supplier management, contract management, and SLA metrics.
* Work cross-functionally with Facilities, Foodservice, Fresh Beverage, and ITPS teams to identify opportunities for ongoing cost reductions in goods and services while maintaining quality levels.
* Perform financial analysis to quantify cost benefit trade-offs of all sourcing events.
* Manage all cost savings programs in coordination with the Enterprise Productivity team and Internal Audit to validate results versus established goals.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred; Master's degree a plus.
* Minimum 7 years of demonstrated purchasing or sourcing experience.
* Excellent negotiations skills and strong proficiency in sourcing methods and tools.
* Proven vendor management experience.
* Highly skilled in Microsoft Office suite applications.
