Job Title
Procurement Manager
Location
Support Center - Las Vegas, NV 89119 US (Primary)
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Buying / Merchandising
Education
Job Description
As the
Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies across assigned spend categories, delivering commercial value, managing supplier performance, and supporting business objectives across WHSmith North America. The role will partner closely with stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Legal, Construction, Marketing, IT, Supply Chain and Store Operations to ensure the effective sourcing of goods and services while managing cost, quality, service, risk, and sustainability considerations.
What You'll DO Strategic Sourcing & Procurement - Develop and implement category and sourcing strategies aligned to WHSmith North America business objectives.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including market analysis, supplier selection, RFIs, RFPs, negotiations, contracting and supplier onboarding.
- Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve service levels, drive innovation and deliver operational efficiencies.
- Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities through robust spend analysis and market intelligence.
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, governance and supplier engagement.
Stakeholder Management - Build strong relationships with key business stakeholders across North America.
- Act as a trusted procurement advisor, influencing decision making and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
- Understand stakeholder requirements and translate business needs into sourcing strategies and commercial outcomes.
- Provide procurement support for strategic initiatives, transformation programmes and new business opportunities.
Supplier Relationship Management - Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.
- Establish supplier performance metrics and lead regular business reviews.
- Resolve supplier performance issues and implement corrective actions where required.
Contract Management & Commercial Negotiation- Lead commercial negotiations to secure favorable pricing, terms and contractual outcomes.
- Work in partnership with Legal and business stakeholders to negotiate and execute agreements.
- Ensure appropriate contract governance, compliance and record management
- Proactively manage contract renewals and identify opportunities for consolidation and value creation.
Risk, Compliance & Governance - Identify and mitigate supply chain, supplier and commercial risks.
- Ensure suppliers comply with WHSmith policies, relevant regulations and contractual obligations.
- Support supplier due diligence, risk assessments and ongoing monitoring activities.
Procurement Performance & Reporting - Deliver agreed savings targets and procurement performance objectives.
- Track and report on spend, savings, supplier performance and procurement activity.
- Utilize procurement data and analytics to support decision making and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to the development of procurement policies, standards and best practices.
Compensation: $100k - 120kMORE REASONS TO JOIN THE WHSMITH NORTH AMERICA TEAM- Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Competitive Compensation
- Exceptional Time-Off Benefits including FTO and Holidays
- Growth opportunities and opportunities for career development
- 401k with company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Benefits
- Incredible Employee Discounts through our Discount Marketplace!
Job Requirements
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance or related discipline preferred.
- CIPS, CPSM, CPSD or equivalent professional qualification desirable.
Key Skills & Experience:- Significant experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Category Management.
- Experience within Retail, Travel Retail, Hospitality, Consumer Goods or a similarly fast-paced commercial environment preferred.
- Demonstrated success delivering cost savings, commercial improvements and supplier performance outcomes.
- Strong negotiation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing RFI, RFQ and RFP processes.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance cost, service, quality and risk.
- Experience analysing spend data and developing business cases.
- Knowledge of contract management and supplier governance practices.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and procurement systems.
Leadership Behaviors:- Significant experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Category Management.
- Strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills.
- Collaborative and able to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Results-driven with a proactive and ownership mindset.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and sound judgement.
Travel Requirements:- Occasional travel across North America for supplier visits, business reviews and stakeholder engagement.
Additional Requirements- Frequent sitting
- Limited standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling
- Limited travel or overnight
- Occasional travel or overnight
- Frequent travel or overnight; including international
- Normal or corrected vision and hearing
- Can distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials
- Fluency in English is required for training, customer interactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
- Typically, indoors
- Typically, at a consistent temperature
- Lift 0-25 lbs.
- Use of fine motor hand functions
