Tech Sourcing Lead — Strategic Spend & Savings

Job Description Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks OFF 5TH. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, . By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail. Salary Range $94,000 - $126,000* Job Description Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks OFF 5TH. With talented colleagues focused on delivering on our strategic vision, The Art of You, Saks Global is redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience that is unmistakably their own . By leveraging the most comprehensive luxury customer data platform in North America, cutting-edge technology, and strong partnerships with the world's most esteemed brands, Saks Global is shaping the future of luxury retail. You Will Be As a Strategic Sourcing Lead on the Strategic Sourcing & Procurement team, you’ll be responsible for developing and leading strategic sourcing events, writing and negotiating contract terms and documents, and analyzing spend associated with specific indirect spend categories. Reporting to the Director, Strategic Sourcing, you will develop sourcing strategies that positively impact bottom-line results/value while minimizing risks, fostering internal and external relationships, and working with internal stakeholders to educate and promote the procurement policies. What You Will Do Simultaneously lead indirect sourcing initiatives for Technology, including building successful sourcing strategies, driving strategic improvements, and delivering on operational targets, savings goals, and business strategies Conduct total cost modeling and sensitivity/scenario analysis to help team members understand trade-offs and benefits to multiple outcomes Assist with the analysis and planning for various components of indirect spend categories to ensure operational success and results Use sourcing tools to support departmental efforts to refine and improve procurement processes and policies Develop and manage relationships with business stakeholders and provide regular project status updates Partner with multiple corporate functions (e.g., Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Legal, etc.) as part of your sourcing projects and related activities Review, revise, and negotiate contract language Assist in the development and management of strategic and complex contract renewals Engage in supplier relationship activities (e.g., regular business reviews, vendor score carding, etc.) You will take ownership of projects and bring them to completion understanding that the results will have an impact on the department’s goals What You Will Bring 5+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing for Technology, which includes Infrastructure, Networking & Telecom, Engineering, Enterprise Applications, Product, Cloud, etc. Demonstrated capabilities of leading sourcing projects, contract negotiations and authoring, and driving savings/value Strong relationship-building, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills; coordination across related disciplines and with key stakeholders Experience coordinating teams, collecting insights, and constructively challenge internal stakeholders with conventional thinking Understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes, sourcing tools, and strategies Your Life And Career At Saks Global Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental) An amazing employee discount Salary And Other Benefits The salary range for this position is between $94,000 to $122,000. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include market, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance). Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application. Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact your Recruiter. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Saks.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr Saks Global