Strategic Sourcing Manager - Supplies & Distribution (Hybrid- Seattle, Washington)

Job Description

This job contributes to Nordstrom success by effectively developing and leading sourcing strategies supporting our Store, Supply Chain, Distribution, and Supplies Division, effectively managing suppliers and internal networks to deliver best in class performance and experiences for our customers.

Consistently delivers measurable and strategic goals to enable a competitive advantage to bottom-line and top-line company growth, and corporate social responsibility leadership. Manages a global spend of $100 Million plus depending upon market complexity. The Strategic Sourcing Manager is an individual contributor role responsible for the sourcing of Product, Services and Supplies supporting the Supply Chain & Store Services Divisions for Nordstrom.

This role is Remote, but it is preferred you are located in the Seattle, Washington area as they would like you to come into office on occasion in the downtown Seattle office as needed.

A day in the life...

• Manage the contract life cycle of all spend categories for the Supply Chain & Store Services Divisions as assigned.
• Develop effective multi-year negotiation strategies to enable success.
• Leads highly complex cross functional teams and collaborates effectively internally and with suppliers.
• Employ strong knowledge of key industry players, competitors, and market dynamics.
• Develop new effective business and professional relationships with strategic suppliers and industry players.
• Professionally manage and measure suppliers for continuous performance and improvement.
• Employ advanced program and project management tools, solutions, and techniques.
• Draft and redline a wide variety of agreements.
• Effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Independently solve problems and make decisions for primary and strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and or processes.
• Provide day to day oversight and drive for strong business results.
• Effectively collaborate with strategic sourcing peers and the Supply Chain & Store Services leadership teams.

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The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.

Nordstrom conducts background checks and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$102,500.00 - $170,500.00 Annual This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives / bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical / vision / dental / life / disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser : https : / / careers.nordstrom.com / pdfs / Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf