Associate Manager, Strategic Sourcing

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

Our talented finance team partners with every area of the business to drive results and provide financial expertise. We are passionate about analyzing and interpreting information to assess performance and provide guidance. Our team serves as a true partner and advisor to all our business leaders, working with them to accelerate the company’s profitability and growth.

What you will be doing:

Join our talented finance team, where you'll partner with every area of the business to drive results and provide financial expertise. As the Associate Manager of Strategic Sourcing, you’ll manage strategic sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and competitive bids, while building and maintaining relationships with new and existing suppliers. You will collaborate with stakeholders to support their business strategies and help them navigate the procure-to-pay process, executing sourcing strategies that deliver value, drive cost reduction, and contribute to our annual savings targets. Your role will encompass supplier selection, contract negotiation, and the facilitation of contract renewals and extensions, all while serving as a liaison between suppliers, business partners, and internal teams such as Legal, Risk, and Cyber Security. You'll support procurement operations, ensure continuity of supply, and manage risk throughout the supply chain. All Staples Associates are expected to be onsite in the Staples Office 3 days per week.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Financial acumen and analytical skills
• Experience in driving cost reduction and efficiency improvements
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Novice project management skills with the ability to drive procurement goals to be successful.

What’s needed: Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or a related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with Coupa/ePAS or other procure-to-pay systems.
• Proficient in negotiation and contract processes, including legal terms and supplier concerns.
• Novice RFP management experience, including the end-to-end process from creation to award.
• Proficiency in sourcing and procurement software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related fields
• Professional certifications such as CPSM or CSCP

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

**The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.

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