Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

This is a hybrid role with a flexible three day in-office expectation.

Our team aims to deliver the best value and selection to our customers through products, services and solutions all centered around our customers’ needs. We are driven by customer insights and analytics to bring products and solutions to market seamlessly. We’re inclusive, well-rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance and more.

Overview:

The Associate Manager Strategic Sourcing is responsible for managing simple sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and competitive bids, establishing contracts and relationships with new suppliers, managing low dollar renewals and extensions with existing suppliers, and working with stakeholders to navigate the procure-to-pay process. This role aims to achieve category goals and annual sourcing savings targets. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and help achieve their business strategies and objectives.
• Execute sourcing strategies defined by Sourcing leadership that result in enhanced value, revenue, total-cost reduction, continuous improvement, and achieving savings targets.
• Facilitate supplier selection, contract negotiation, and contracting process for suppliers, liaising with Staples Legal team on contract creation and execution.
• Develop and execute small sourcing events including RFIs, RFPs, and competitive bids.
• Support procurement operations as needed; vendor setup, NDAs, contracts, etc.

What you bring to the table:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving aptitude.
• Ability to influence and build relationships.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of procurement and sourcing or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to generate cost reduction savings.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in procurement systems such as Coupa/ePAS.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as CPSM or CSCP.
• Experience in a multinational business environment.
• Proficiency in sourcing and procurement software

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law

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.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law

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.