Starbucks Corporation

sourcing manager - fixed term contract

Starbucks Corporation$95K — $129K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of procurement experience in sourcing and supplier management
  • Strong understanding of RFX processes, market analysis, and contract fundamentals
  • Excellent analytical skills for problem-solving in dynamic environments
  • Proven leadership abilities in cross-functional collaboration
  • Effective communication skills for engaging with various stakeholders
  • Experience in leveraging project management tools and techniques
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead complex sourcing strategies to optimize supplier performance
  • Manage key supplier relationships to achieve cost savings and business objectives
  • Deliver measurable results that contribute to company growth and sustainability
  • Create and implement effective negotiation strategies
  • Oversee and manage annual spend portfolios between $50M-$200M
  • Lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with internal stakeholders
  • Utilize project management skills to solve problems and drive execution.

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health coverage with various plans
  • Stock and savings programs, including Future Savings and Bean Stock
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Opportunities for paid time off
  • Comprehensive benefits package for eligible partners
  • Onsite work environment four days a week
Full Job Description
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This job contributes to Starbucks success by leading complex sourcing strategies, managing key supplier relationships, and delivering best-in-class performance across assigned spend categories. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to achieve cost savings, business growth, and sustainability objectives. Responsibilities include developing effective negotiation strategies, delivering measurable business results, and managing annual spend portfolios of $50M-$200M in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

As a sourcing manager on our sourcing and planning team, your responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Sourcing Strategy:

- Employ strong knowledge of key industry players, competitors and market dynamics.

- Effectively develop and lead complex sourcing strategies, effectively manage suppliers and internal networks to deliver best in class performance for the relevant spend area

- Consistently deliver measurable and strategic goals to enable bottom-line and top-line company growth, and corporate social responsibility leadership

- Develop effective negotiation strategies to enable success

Supplier Engagement and Management:

- Leverage effective business and professional relationships with strategic suppliers and industry players

- Professionally manage and measure suppliers for continuous performance and improvement

Cross-Functional Projects:

- Proficiently advanced employ program and project management tools and techniques.

- 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 perform a hands-on execution role

Leadership and Teamwork:

- Effectively motivate and collaborate within their team and across their peer group.

- Lead using demonstrated and proven experience and the application of best practice procurement skills.

- Lead cross functional teams.

- Work within peer group and leadership infrastructure to ensure that best practice and leverage opportunities are delivered.

- May collaborate with Group procurement manager and or director of procurement

We'd love to hear from people with:

Procurement Knowledge: Understanding of sourcing, supplier management, risk management, RFX processes, market analysis, cost modeling, and contract fundamentals.

Problem Solving & Business Acumen: Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and drive effective solutions in dynamic business environments.

Collaboration & Leadership: Proven ability to influence stakeholders across teams and management levels, while fostering collaboration and driving strategic outcomes.

Project Management: Skilled at managing multiple priorities, using project management tools and techniques, and delivering results under pressure.

Influence & Adaptability: Strong emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to change, and tailor approaches to different stakeholders.

Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and align cross-functional teams.

Continuous Learning: Naturally curious and committed to expanding knowledge through benchmarking, industry trends, and ongoing professional development.

Compensation & Benefits The typical hiring range for this position is $95,500.00 - $129,990.00 CAD annually. Your base pay will reflect the market location and may vary based on your experience, skills, and internal equity.

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our Future Savings plan and Bean Stock. What's more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.ca for details.

We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

About Starbucks Corporation

Starbucks is an international chain of restaurants that retails handcrafted coffee, tea, and fresh food items. With 23,132 stores in 65 countries and territories, Starbucks locations serve hot and cold drinks, whole-bean coffee, microground instant coffee, espresso, caffe latte, full-leaf teas, evolution fresh juices, pastries, and snacks. Most stores also sell pre-packaged food items, hot and cold sandwiches, and items such as mugs and tumblers. The stores also offer a variety of beers, wines, and appetizers, and markets books, music, and film. Some of the company’s products are seasonal or specific to the locality of the store. Starbucks-brand coffee, ice cream, and bottled cold coffee drinks are also sold at grocery stores. Starbucks was founded by Orin Smith in October 1971 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

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Learn more about Starbucks Corporation
Size
383,000 employees
Market Cap
$113.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$664.8 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$23.1 billion
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