7-Eleven · 5 hours ago
Associate Sourcing Manager / Commodity Manager
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years exp7-Eleven is a leading convenience store chain, and they are seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager/Commodity Manager to oversee sourcing and procurement activities for Private Label Retail items and Fresh Food Packaging. The role involves managing supplier relationships, executing sourcing processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies to optimize spend and improve quality performance.
Food and BeverageRetail
Responsibilities
Executes 7-Eleven sourcing processes which include data/spend analysis, strategic planning and market research, scoping, bidding, contract negotiations and execution, compliance, and supplier management activities for assigned categories
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with cross functional stakeholders to develop and execute sourcing processes that support business goals
Build and execute various RFx/sourcing events, performing bid analysis and providing feedback to stakeholders and collaborate on negotiation strategies
Manage suppliers/contractors based on specifications and contractual requirements to ensure effective execution, implementation and prompt resolution of any issues that may arise
Negotiate contracts and contract renewals with suppliers to source/procure products or services needed for categories to optimize spend, reduce risk, achieve favorable terms and drive towards optimized total-cost-of-ownership
Identify/interview potential suppliers and evaluate supplier capabilities to determine if supplier is qualified to produce and/or supply products or services. Perform market research in applicable areas
Ability to support legal in key contract negotiations such as pricing, performance measures, and breach of contract remedies and termination options
Participate in cross-functional discussions with stakeholders. Provide clear and concise progress updates
Demonstrate ability to build and analyze financial models to evaluate proposal scenarios and present recommendations in a clear and concise format
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3+ years required
Demonstrate ability to build and analyze financial models to evaluate proposal scenarios and present recommendations in a clear and concise format
Strong organizational skills, understanding of legal aspects, negotiating skills, purchasing terminology, cost analysis, and legal compliance regulations
A clear understanding of logistics, route to market, production lead times and material specifications around retail product and food packaging
Proficient with MS Office suite – including MS Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint
Verbal and written communication skills that can clearly communicate with various internal stakeholders, team members and supplier
Preferred
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) strongly preferred
Experience and background in Retail Merchandising and Food Service and/or Food Packaging
A clear understanding or drive to learn procurement procedures. (i.e., renewal strategies, volume discounts, prorating, commodity indexes such as paper and pulp.)
Company
7-Eleven
7-Eleven is a convenience retailer store with retails of food and beverage. It is a sub-organization of Seven & I Holding.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3M2023-07-17Undisclosed· $3M
1998-02-04IPO
Leadership Team
Douglas Rosencrans
Interim Co-CEO
Stanley Reynolds
President
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