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BJs Wholesale Club Sourcing Manager - Logistics in BJ's Club Support Center Marlborough, Massachusetts
Join a team of more than 30,000 team members, comprised of our Club Support Center and over 230 clubs and 7 distribution centers. We’re committed to delivering value and convenience to our Members, helping them save every day on everything they need for their families and homes. BJ’s Wholesale Club offers a collaborative, team environment where all team members can learn, grow and be themselves.
The Benefits of working at BJ’s
• BJ’s pays weekly
• Generous time off programs to support busy lifestyles*
o Vacation, Personal, Holiday, Sick, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty• Benefit plans for your changing needs*
o Three medical plans**, Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Health Savings Account (HSA), two dental plans, flexible spending*eligibility requirements vary by position
**medical plans vary by location
Job Description Summary
We are seeking an experienced Logistics Sourcing Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading sourcing activities across the organization, negotiating contracts, and developing supplier relationships. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and procurement processes. As a Category Manager on the Sourcing team, you should have an enterprise mindset, possess highly developed business background, and be a strong communicator who is able to establish lasting relationships with business leaders as well as internal and external stakeholders.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Logistics Sourcing Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading sourcing activities across the organization, negotiating contracts, and developing supplier relationships. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and procurement processes. As a Category Manager on the Sourcing team, you should have an enterprise mindset, possess highly developed business background, and be a strong communicator who is able to establish lasting relationships with business leaders as well as internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Logistics related categories of spend across the organization, including but not limited to indirect goods and services supporting the Logistics and Transportation teams.
Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure best possible value while mitigating risks.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to promote collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Conduct market research and analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, stay current with industry trends, and drive continuous improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier performance meets or exceeds expectations, and resolve any performance-related issues as needed.
Analyze and report on supply chain metrics to measure supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and procedures, as well as legal and regulatory requirements.
Manage supplier risk and ensure continuity of supply through effective supplier management strategies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably in a distribution environment.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to develop and manage supplier relationships.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with procurement and ERP systems, such as Ariba, Jaggaer or SAP is preferred.
Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusett s, BJ's Wholesale Club is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States. The company currently operates more than 229 clubs, 160 BJ's Gas® locations and 7 distribution centers. BJ’s is a Fortune 500 company and was the first retailer to introduce the warehouse club concept in the northeastern United States. Become an integral member of the BJ’s Wholesale Club team, where we help our Members stock up for less in a convenient one-stop shop.