Category Specialist

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Are you looking for an opportunity where you can showcase your Sourcing experience in procurement, contracting and negotiations? We are looking for a Specialist to work in the sourcing and procurement of various services that support our Stores, Corporate and Distribution Centers.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is the world’s largest consumer electronics retailer, offering advice, service and convenience – at competitive prices – to the consumers who visit its websites and stores more than 1.5 billion times each year.

Put your sourcing skills to work. You’ll learn a lot about our business while building a rewarding career. We need talented people who are good with details, decision-making and organizing the buying process. If that sounds like you, great! And, if you’re good at communicating with people, both inside and outside the company, even better. We provide an exciting work environment where you can be yourself while investing in your career. We believe the success of our company depends on the passion of employees and living our values.

This Specialist position will primarily responsible for the sourcing, negotiation, and contracting activities that support the following subcategories under Consumer Services: Large Product Home Delivery and Installation, Fleet Operations, In-Home/Depot Repair, Call Center Operations, and other related services.

What will you do?
This Specialist role will support the sourcing of complex products and services and will own the management of typically high volume and low/medium complexity. Responsibilities include: Supplier Sourcing and Portfolio Management (create and maintain portfolio of available and preferred suppliers and proactively manage contract expirations and renewals)
Supplier Relationship Management (identify and establish relationships with credible suppliers and create a mutually beneficial relationship)
Contract Management (create and manage contracts, managing and monitoring compliance, and reducing exposure to risk factors)
Perform Procurement functions: Support Category leadership with category management activities
Understand and apply 7 step sourcing process and business goals.
Understand contract templates and appropriate application. Can articulate implications and tradeoffs of key terms.
Has ownership and understanding of their sub-category(s) contracts/projects and understands their full life-cycle.
Understands and complies with cross functional requirements and processes
Support communications with cross-functional areas in establishing and sustaining this function, ensuring compliance in the use of sourcing and procurement services
Prioritize incoming requests, effectively escalate issues and contribute to resolution.
Reconcile issues with partners by identifying root causes and providing creative solutions.
Partner with internal teams to ensure a total sourcing and procurement solution is delivered to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..
Self-Development /Management: Set clear effective goals and expectations for self as a key part of managing performance to drive business outcomes. Determine and execute personal developmental opportunities to develop skills, knowledge, and experiences. Express, model and reinforce leadership behaviors, with special emphasis on integrity, code of conduct, and Efficient Enterprise.
What impact will you have?
Add value through bringing on new qualified vendors, efficient processes and cost savings
Identify improvements in your space and bring ideas to the table
Have the ability to see a finished product
Be a part of large team projects or opportunities
Why should you consider this opportunity?
Cross-functional exposure to stakeholders and other departments
Get to work in a large company with process and procedures in place
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Have access to growth opportunities including stretch assignments
Basic Requirements:
1 year of Procurement, Buying, or Legal related experience to include sourcing, negotiation, contracting or equivalent
Intermediate Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or closely related fields
Adaptable and able to work independently in a remote environment
Project and process management
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to develop collaborative relationships
Strong communication skills
Business and financial acumen
Buying Experience
Experience working with service providers
1 or more years of demonstrated professional negotiation, analytical, planning and execution skills

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