1539 - Sourcing Operations & Operations Redesign Director

LogicSource

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

LogicSource is an innovative leader in sourcing and procurement services, helping companies increase profits through better buying. Operated by a 500-person collective of procurement professionals, we are deeply rooted in data and insight-driven strategic sourcing, category management, operational excellence, and value delivery. Partnering with Fortune 500 companies, we build and nurture strategic relationships while delivering strong execution that drives measurable bottom-line impact and the development of best-in-class procurement capabilities. Learn more about us at www.logicsource.com.
Reasons why you’ll love it here:
A collaborative, supportive culture where your contributions are valued, and your work makes a meaningful impact.
A workplace committed to professional growth with paths to development and advancement.
Dedicated to creating an environment for employee success by providing support for long-term career growth.
Committed to work-life balance by offering flexible PTO.
A robust benefits package that includes extensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer‑funded HRA, a 401(k) match, Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs, short- and long-term disability coverage, AD&D, life insurance, fertility assistance, and more.
Supplemental benefits such as unexpected large expenses related to Accidents, Hospitalization, or Critical Care. Along with support for Maternity/Paternity, FMLA, and Military leave.
Offer behavioral health services within the medical support insurance plan and everyday support tools to help with mental health.
A business-casual workplace offering a flexible, hybrid work environment with offices in Westport, CT, and Charleston, SC.
Position Summary:
The Sourcing Operations & Operations Redesign Director, will be responsible for supporting sourcing, procurement operations and reporting for our client, a major retailer located in Chesapeake, VA. Core responsibilities will include working closely with business stakeholders across multiple categories (including Distribution & Logistics, IT, Facilities, Marketing Print, Marketing Services, Store Development, FF&E, Packaging and Corporate Services), transactional and category reporting (spend, savings, lead times, supplier management), and acting as a conduit to our Shared Services Center. This role will report to the Account Lead, Indirect Sourcing, & Procurement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work experience required.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing & procurement of goods and services.
• Ability to operate independently as well as interact with vendors, and internal or client stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Keen ability to deliver on client expectations, influencing others or escalating as needed to do so.
• Ability to understand and manage complicated operational details and communicate this clearly based on audience (client and/or internal partners).
• Analytically adept with the ability to interpret complex data for informed decision-making and to assess results.
• Proficient in MS Office applications including PowerPoint and Excel/financial analysis and planning.
• Exposure to demand planning / forecasting.
• Proven ability to build relationships, work well with people in a constantly changing environment, and gain credibility in areas beyond defined scope of work.
• Customer-focused attitude with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels; Excellent client interfacing skills.
• Proven technical knowledge across some or all of the following retail procurement categories: Distribution & Logistics, IT, Facilities, Marketing Print, Marketing Services, Store Development, FF&E, Packaging and Corporate Services.
• Demonstrated success in managing vendors, negotiating, and managing high-value contracts.
• Previous experience in a services industry (e.g. professional consulting, BPO, outsourcing) is helpful.
• Exposure to or experience working with corporate teams at all levels from creative to C-Suite.
• Experience with e-sourcing software (Oracle, SAP Ariba, Coupa or other cloud-based systems) is a plus.
• Travel: We welcome applications from candidates outside the immediate area. Please note that this role requires commitment to travel to the Chesapeake, VA office on a regular basis or as needed for team collaboration and business activities.

Responsibilities

• Set up central and localized ways of working that align with each brand.
• Reporting and Report Packs that can be tailored for each brand to develop priorities and pipeline. Manage those meeting cadences and actions.
• High number of stakeholders and need for excellence in our communication and approach.
• Build recurrent meeting schedule + governance + QBR’s with each brand and stakeholders. LSI positions itself as each brand’s procurement support.
• Gather contracts, invoices, spend and other data to successfully kickoff each new project; make sure COE/Project owners’ work is properly built out from the start.
• Define all new procurement and contracting processes across all brands including contracting process to cover two contract management systems (ours and theirs).
• Management of SharePoint content for easy access and clarity of preferred process for the COE.
• Ensure proper utilization of various Oxford specific processes (ex: 2 contracting systems, Portfolio project naming conventions to help with standardized reporting and other idiosyncrasies.
• Support contact / data gathering for OneMarket pricing module.
• Ad hoc operations requests.
• Support ad hoc procurement / sourcing requests.
• Light sourcing background preferred.

Benefits

• A collaborative, supportive culture where your contributions are valued, and your work makes a meaningful impact.
• A workplace committed to professional growth with paths to development and advancement.
• Dedicated to creating an environment for employee success by providing support for long-term career growth.
• Committed to work-life balance by offering flexible PTO.
• A robust benefits package that includes extensive health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer‑funded HRA, a 401(k) match, Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs, short- and long-term disability coverage, AD&D, life insurance, fertility assistance, and more.
• Supplemental benefits such as unexpected large expenses related to Accidents, Hospitalization, or Critical Care. Along with support for Maternity/Paternity, FMLA, and Military leave.
• Offer behavioral health services within the medical support insurance plan and everyday support tools to help with mental health.
• A business-casual workplace offering a flexible, hybrid work environment with offices in Westport, CT, and Charleston, SC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees