Sourcing Manager - Remote - Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Leadership at Starbucks

Job Title: Sourcing Manager - Remote - Strategic Procurement and Supply Chain Leadership at Starbucks About Starbucks and Our Culture At Starbucks, we're passionate about more than just great coffee. From the beginning, we've set out to be a different kind of company – one that not only celebrates coffee and its rich tradition but also brings a feeling of connection. We're known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. As we continue to reinvent the Starbucks store experience, we're looking for talented individuals who can help us achieve our mission and values. Job Summary We're seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to join our Store Development Sourcing team. As a Sourcing Manager, you will play a critical role in reinventing the Starbucks store to ensure every store globally has what it needs to operate efficiently. You'll develop and lead complex sourcing strategies, manage suppliers and internal networks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver best-in-class performance. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement and supply chain management, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing Strategy: Develop and lead complex sourcing strategies to deliver best-in-class performance for relevant spend areas. Employ strong knowledge of key industry players, competitors, and market dynamics to inform strategic decisions.
• Supplier Engagement and Management: Leverage effective business and professional relationships with strategic suppliers and industry players. Professionally manage and measure suppliers for continuous performance and improvement.
• Cross-Functional Projects: Proficiently employ program and project management tools and techniques to advance projects and solve problems. Independently make decisions for primary and strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and processes.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Effectively motivate and collaborate within your team and across your peer group. Lead using demonstrated and proven experience and the application of best practice procurement skills.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of analytical, planning, procurement, supply chain, or other relevant experience.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills with the ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities.
• Procurement Knowledge: Excellent knowledge of market analysis, sourcing category strategy, supplier relationship management, should-cost models, and negotiations, as well as supplier continuous improvement programs/Lean Initiatives.
• Legal and Ethics: Knowledge of critical procurement legal requirements and contracting best practices, as well as business ethics and Starbucks Ethical Sourcing Requirements.
• Communication: Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
• Systems: Knowledge of Excel, Oracle, BI Apps, charting programs, PowerPoint, and other relevant systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Influence: Ability to influence at an Executive Level both internally and externally.
• Leadership: Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and mentoring analysts.
• Technology: Familiarity with innovative approaches to managing services, including store operating and maintenance services, supplier-led innovation, and technology (IoT).

What We Offer

At Starbucks, we're proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: A competitive salary range for this position.
• Education Benefits: 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
• Health Coverage: Health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from.
• Stock & Savings Programs: Equity reward program, Bean Stock, and other savings programs.
• Flexible Scheduling: Flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off.

Work Environment and Culture As a remote Sourcing Manager, you'll have the flexibility to work from anywhere while still being part of a dynamic and collaborative team. We're committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

How to Apply

If you're a strategic thinker