Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Stores

WHO WE ARE:

Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global, is the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences across Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman. Driven by a relentless devotion to our customers and powered by our talented colleagues, we offer expertly curated product assortments, unparalleled service and personalized experiences across our integrated retail model. Through strong partnerships with the world's most desired luxury brands and deep customer relationships enhanced by data-rich insights, Exemplar Luxury Group is committed to setting the standard of excellence for luxury retail.

Job Description:

YOU WILL BE:

As a Category Manager in Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, you’ll partner with business stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies to bring value to the business. This includes leading strategic sourcing events; writing and negotiating contract terms; leading and supporting supplier performance management; and, analyzing spend associated with specific indirect spend categories.  You will communicate with multiple levels in the organization to foster internal and external relationships. 

You will report to the Director of Strategic Sourcing.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide expertise in developing category strategies for Store Operations and Facilities/Construction that support our goals and conduct ongoing reviews to inform future opportunities 
• Manage supplier performance and relationships to ensure our expectations are met 
• Simultaneously lead multiple sourcing projects, including building successful sourcing strategies, driving strategic improvements, and delivering on operational targets, savings goals, and business strategies 
• Conduct total cost modeling and sensitivity/scenario analysis to help team members understand trade-offs and benefits to multiple outcomes 
• Help with the analysis and planning for multiple components of indirect spend categories to ensure operational success and results 
• Use sourcing tools to support departmental efforts to refine and improve procurement processes and policies 
• Develop and manage relationships with business stakeholders and provide regular project status updates 
• Partner with multiple corporate functions (e.g., Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Legal) as part of your sourcing projects and related activities  
• Review, revise, and negotiate contract language  
• Lead the development and management of all aspects of the contract renewal process 
• You will take ownership of projects and bring them to completion understanding that the results will have an impact on the department's goals
• Partner with stakeholders to help resolve escalations of procurement and vendor related issues

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree preferably in supply chain management, engineering, or business 
• 7+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing with experience in retail and facilities operations, supplies & services, construction/capital projects
• Demonstrated capabilities of developing/implementing category strategies, leading sourcing projects, contract negotiations and authoring, and driving savings/value 
• Strong relationship-building, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills; coordination across related disciplines and with key stakeholders 
• Experience coordinating teams, collecting insights, and constructively challenging team members with conventional thinking 
• Understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes, sourcing tools, and strategies 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience sourcing and contracting for facilities services, restaurant operations, construction/capital projects
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) pertaining to retail and facilities operations
• Experience in the luxury retail market
• Formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

YOUR LIFE AND CAREER AT EXEMPLAR LUXURY GROUP:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation 

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate 

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)
• An amazing employee discount

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance).

Thank you for your interest with Exemplar Luxury Group. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact [email protected].

Salary Range $119,000 - $155,000*

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.