Manager, Strategic Sourcing - GSC LACE- US

Negotiation Specialist

Responsible for building the negotiation fact base and conducting negotiations with suppliers for specified categories as part of the category management process. Responsible for managing ongoing cost base and supplier relationship activities, such as; cost changes, earned income programs and contract cost agreements for all Foreign to Foreign suppliers.

Responsibilities :

• Negotiate the net cost for assigned categories / suppliers.
• Communicate the results of negotiation activities.
• Conduct on-going sourcing activities that support the category post-award.
• Develop industry overviews and supplier profiles for each assigned category. Create cost component worksheets for supplier clean-sheet cost buildup.
• Ensure legal documentation is completed (Hold Harmless, Certificate of Insurance, Supplier Authorization Agreement, Bid Award Purchase Agreement, Terms Change Form).
• Continually identify new suppliers and initiate the process to engage them.
• Engage suppliers and refine supplier / product fact base throughout the category management process.
• Coach suppliers throughout the category process to ensure active participation.
• Performs strategic sourcing function for specified categories including negotiating, finding and onboarding new suppliers, conflict resolution and problem-solving.
• Review local assortment to find new opportunities with direct to market vendors.

Product Cost Management :

Product Program Management :

Financial Issue Resolution Support :

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor's degree preferred or applicable experience in merchandising, pricing and / or customer service

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and the level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee in this job. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor.

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Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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