Carters, Inc

Strategic Sourcing Manager-Indirect Supply Chains

Carters, Inc • $80K — $110K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience in procurement and/or Supply Chain functions
  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Proven track record of delivering value and savings through vendor management and category management
  • Experience with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
  • Experience managing Transportation, Supply Chain, and/or Logistics categories
  • Familiarity with Source-to-Pay, eSourcing, and contract management tools
  • Demonstrated success in developing negotiation strategies

Responsibilities

  • Identify and execute strategic sourcing opportunities to enhance business outcomes and drive value
  • Manage sourcing fundamentals, including spend analysis and supplier engagement activities
  • Develop negotiation strategies and lead cross-functional teams in contract negotiation
  • Oversee ongoing supplier performance and implement continuous improvement efforts
  • Coordinate business reviews regarding supplier performance and opportunities
  • Manage contracts and resolve contractual disputes
  • Establish relationships with leadership and stakeholders to align on strategic priorities

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Focus on ESG initiatives including Supplier Diversity and Sustainability
  • Collaborative work culture with exposure to senior leadership
  • Engagement with a well-established Supply Chain framework
Full Job Description
The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing the procurement process for assigned Supply Chain categories, to ensure efficiency and value in the acquisition of goods and services for all Carter's business units. Categories include packaging materials, transportation, distribution, automation systems, and logistics, among others.

This role typical reports into the VP Indirect Procurement and is based in our Buckhead office in our hybrid work environment.

40%: Strategic Sourcing
  • Proactively identify, develop, and execute on sourcing opportunities driving value, risk reduction, enhanced business outcomes and process improvements, meeting current and future business and category needs
  • Manage the fundamentals of sourcing and supplier engagement activities including spend analysis, RFx, bid evaluation, negotiations, contract review, and supplier on/off boarding.
  • Develop negotiation strategies, gain alignment from stakeholders, lead cross-functional, category-based negotiation teams, and implementing appropriate supplier risk analysis.

30%: Supplier Management
  • Manage the ongoing performance of our suppliers including setting objectives and service level agreements (SLAs) tracking, reporting performance, and leading continuous improvement efforts.
  • Prepare and coordinate business reviews with stakeholders to review supplier performance, future opportunities, and/or challenges.
  • Manage contracts, contract negotiation, and contractual dispute resolutions.

30%: Category Management
  • Establish trusting relationships with senior level leadership and internal business partners; building a robust understanding of strategic direction, requirements, and priorities across spend categories.
  • Bring new ideas, methods, and approaches to stakeholders. Leverage expertise to challenge the status quo and drive decisions and actions necessary to improve business processes.
  • Develop strategies to support ESG initiatives including Supplier Diversity and Sustainability.
We'd Love to hear from you if: (Requirements section)

Must have:
  • 3-5 years of experience in procurement and / or Supply Chain functions
  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Delivered value and savings by leading vendors and category management, including RFx's.
  • Total cost of ownership (TCO)analysis.
  • Experience managing Transportation, Supply Chain, and/or Logistics categories.
  • Knowledge of Source-to-Pay, eSourcing and contract management tools.
  • Experience developing and executing successful negotiation strategies.

Preferred skills and experience:
  • 4-year degree in engineering, economics, finance, or related field; MBA a plus.
  • Driven, resourceful, and able to balance multiple priorities.
  • Able to work independently and complete tasks on time with minimal oversight.
  • Proficient understanding of contract terms and contract management.
  • Able to take loosely defined requirements, interpret needs, and provide recommendations.
  • Experience managing direct reports is a plus.

About Carters, Inc

Carter's, Inc. operates as a children's apparel and accessories company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. Its Carter's brand products include baby products, such as bodysuits, pants, dresses, knit sets, blankets, layette essentials, bibs, booties, sleep and play products, rompers, and jumpers; play clothes comprising knit and woven cotton apparel; sleepwear products consisting of pajamas in cotton, fleece, and ploy-jersey; and other products, including bedding, outerwear, swimwear, footwear, socks, diaper bags, gift sets, toys, and hair accessories. The company also provides products under the OshKosh brand name, which comprise play clothes in denim, fleece, and other fabrics for sizes newborn to 14. It sells its products through company-operated stores, department stores, and online, as well as through other retail outlets, such as specialty stores, national chains, and mass merchants. As of January 2, 2021, the company operated approximately 800 Carter's retail stores, 100 OshKosh retail stores, and its products were available in approximately 18,000 department stores and other retail outlets in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Carter's, Inc. was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Learn more about Carters, Inc
Size
15,900 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$109.7 million
Founded
1865
5 Year Trend
+1.7%
Revenue
$3 billion
NASDAQ
CRI
* Ladders Estimates

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