Career Group ยท 4 days ago
Store Operations & Facilities Sourcing Manager
Career Group is a leading beauty retailer seeking a Store Operations & Facilities Sourcing Manager who will be responsible for building strong business partner relationships and providing strategic sourcing support. The role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies while managing the lifecycle of strategic sourcing initiatives to deliver value and cost savings.
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Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, stakeholder alignment, sourcing events, supplier negotiations, contract execution, and transition to business partners
Partner with internal stakeholders to support sourcing objectives, manage contract negotiations, and drive approvals through the Intake-to-Contract process using tools such as Zip, Coupa, SAP, and Ironclad
Develop and execute category strategies and sourcing roadmaps aligned with business priorities, spend data, and contract timelines
Support Store Operations and Facilities teams with broader sourcing needs and ongoing category management
Identify and drive cost-saving and spend optimization opportunities across departments and geographies
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships through clear communication and consistent delivery
Qualification
Required
5+ years of proven success managing end-to-end strategic sourcing engagements
5+ years of sourcing experience across retail store operations and facilities categories, including goods and services (North American retail experience preferred)
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience)
Strong experience negotiating enterprise-level agreements such as master services agreements and statements of work
Demonstrated ability to develop category strategies, multi-year sourcing plans, supplier relationship management frameworks, and negotiation strategies
Proven track record of delivering cost savings and productivity improvements while influencing change and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
Excellent project and timeline management skills across the full sourcing lifecycle
Skilled negotiator with a solid understanding of contract models, market terms, and end-to-end contract execution
Ability to effectively influence internal and external partners, including senior-level stakeholders
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with confidence communicating at all organizational levels
Advanced proficiency in analytics, Excel, PowerPoint, data visualization, and strategic sourcing tools
Hands-on experience with collaboration platforms, procure-to-pay systems, vendor management solutions, e-sourcing tools, savings tracking, and contract lifecycle management systems
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred (or equivalent professional experience)
North American retail experience preferred
Company
Career Group
Career Group is a staffing and recruiting company that provides full-time and temporary placement services.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Recent News
2025-07-04
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