Sr. Manager, Strategic Procurement and Optimization

Duluth Trading Company•Mount Horeb, WI

3d•$112,000 - $124,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Strategic Procurement and Optimization is responsible for the procurement of all indirect (non-merchandise) spending. This includes direct involvement in all contract negotiations, strategic sourcing, and vendor/contract compliance. In conjunction with procurement functions, this person works across the business to identify and optimize inefficiencies to reduce costs and improve customer and employee satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Management or related field required, Master’s degree preferred -Equivalent work experience will be considered
10+ years of experience
3+ years management experience
Extensive experience in a business environment with significant interpersonal contacts requiring independent professional judgment
Extensive experience reviewing and negotiating contracts
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Proven record of accomplishment of delivering cost savings, improving vendor relationships, and optimizing processes
Working knowledge of legal environment related to contracts and agreements
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to use data to inform decision making
Excellent negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams in developing/achieving challenging goals
Strong critical thinking, resourcefulness, and agility
Fair, honest, and genuine with unwavering integrity
Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or Google Workspace
Experience with financial/ERP systems
Knowledge of procurement systems
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred -Equivalent work experience will be considered
Six Sigma training preferred

Responsibilities

Establish and execute a strategy that creates advantages through the procurement of goods and services
Build and manage relationships across the enterprise
Perform market and data analysis to identify key spend areas for improvement and develop category management plans
Select, manage, coach, and develop a high performing team of procurement professionals
Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, IT (Information Technology), Operations and Supply Chain to ensure procurement decisions support the company’s mission
Develop and own procurement processes, policies, and tools to support business objectives in alignment with procurement strategy
Drive supplier relationship management and oversight to maximize business value
Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of processes throughout the organization
Leverage intelligence and data collected through systems, observation, subject matter experts and cross-functional groups to assess company processes for the purpose of identifying and quantifying inefficiencies within the business
Work collegially with business areas to address and improve inefficiencies
Additional duties and projects as required

Benefits

Multiple Medical plan options
Dental & Vision plans
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account including company contributions
Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
Company paid Short-Term Disability
Other various voluntary benefits including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance
401(k) Employer Match
Parental Leave
Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Paid Time Off: take it as you need it policy for exempt employees
Daily pay available
40% Employee Discount
Flexible Fridays
Onsite fitness center