Staples

Assoc Mgr Strategic Sourcing

Staples • $80K — $95K *
Framingham, MA 01702In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or related experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience supporting global sourcing strategies.
  • Strong negotiation skills with proven outcomes.
  • Analytical abilities to assess agreements and support contract execution.
  • Proficiency with procurement software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and influence global sourcing and supplier strategies for Own Brand products.
  • Recommend product sourcing locations and target costs using market insights and supplier capabilities.
  • Lead Strategic Sourcing Events, RFPs, and RFQs with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Negotiate pricing and terms with domestic and global suppliers.
  • Manage sourcing projects from planning through supplier selection.
  • Own relationships with suppliers post-award of business.
  • Monitor cost trends to identify savings opportunities.

Benefits

  • 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), and Health Wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What you will be doing:
  • Develop and influence global sourcing and supplier strategies for Own Brand products.
  • Recommend product sourcing locations and target costs using market insights, cost models, and supplier capabilities.
  • Lead Strategic Sourcing Events, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and Requests for Quote (RFQs) with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and cost-management agreements with domestic and global suppliers.
  • Manage sourcing projects from planning through supplier selection, award, and implementation.
  • Own commercial relationships with domestic suppliers following the award of business.
  • Manage supplier relationships, communicate standards, and resolve product quality, safety, and operational issues.
  • Collaborate with global teams to improve product costs, supplier performance, supply continuity, and risk mitigation.
  • Monitor raw material, labor, overhead, production, and supply chain cost trends to identify savings opportunities.
  • Use proprietary cost-modeling and procurement tools to support fact-based sourcing decisions and continuous improvement.
  • Provide clear project updates, recommendations, risks, and results to stakeholders and executive leadership.


What You Bring to the Table:
  • Experience supporting global sourcing strategies that align core capabilities with global risks and short-term supplier needs.
  • Understanding of contract structures, key terms and conditions, legal considerations, and their role in supplier relationships.
  • Analytical capabilities to assess agreements, support contract execution, and negotiate details with suppliers.
  • An understanding of cost-model trends and the capacity to recommend cost-management actions using data-driven insights.
  • Strong negotiation skills with a proven ability to achieve favorable business outcomes.
  • Ability to collaborate with Global Sourcing, Quality, Product, stakeholders, and suppliers across multiple organizational levels.
  • Sharp and effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and organizational levels.
  • Proficiency with procurement and procure-to-pay systems, such as Coupa, ePAS, or similar platforms.


What's needed: Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 3+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or related experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced degree in a relevant field.
  • Professional certification, such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
  • Experience with procurement software and ERP systems.

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!

About Staples

Staples is a retail company that sells office supplies, furniture, technology, and other products to businesses and consumers. The company was founded in 1986 and has since grown to become one of the largest office supply retailers in the world. Staples operates more than 1,200 stores in 26 countries and has a strong online presence. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Staples
Size
61,000 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Founded
1986
* Ladders Estimates

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