Responsible for facilitating the global indirect buying programs and related procurement opportunities. Works with the various internal business and external partners to streamline how WFM sources products, focusing on partnership, transparency, integrity, and ease of procurement. Strives to maximize process effectiveness and minimize costs.

Responsibilities:

• Independently designs spend and usage analysis from a variety of sources, including supplier submissions.
• Develops and communicates cross-category cost performance and project status for leadership, including off-program purchases.
• Facilitates contract negotiations with suppliers, service providers, and distributor partners.
• Holds review meetings with major suppliers to review service levels, growth trajectory, category movement, and opportunities for additional savings.
• Develops and supports item review processes in partnership with applicable WFM teams.
• Accountable to a limited number of Regional and Global Purchasing Leadership teams for sharing of the best practices, sending regular updates, and providing training information.
• Initiates manufacturer audits and occasionally performs onsite visits to ensure the manufacturing practices and raw materials are in line with WFM’s market standards.
• Provides guidance on financial targets for GNFR.
• Develops processes for the sourcing, development, and sample requests for new products.
• Establishes reporting requirements for product usage and financial performance.
• Champions the work that furthers WFM’s Green Mission Initiatives and the company’s standards.

Skills:

• In-depth ability in the use of standard procurement tools and methods (strategy design, RFx, business review, etc..).
• Extensive proficiency in mathematical and statistical analyses.
• In-depth skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, product improvement software, and data analysis / query software.
• In-depth knowledge of procure-to-pay technical platforms (SAP Ariba and Coupa).
• Communicates structured information in a clear, concise, and organized fashion.
• Collaborates with others to achieve objectives and ensure information flow.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions in both one-on-one situations and group meetings.
• Impacts overall team effectiveness.
• May provide informal support to the less experienced Team Members.
• Builds relationships with senior-level third-party stakeholders and leaders.
• In-depth understanding of the standard project management methodologies and requirements.
• Extensive ability to plan, estimate, organize, and monitor projects.
• Oversees and advises on project management issues and assists with overcoming barriers.
• Keeps multiple projects on track financially, creatively, and in accordance with the stakeholder’s deadlines.
• Understands the trends and emerging challenges facing the customer, market, and industry.
• Applies business and procurement / supply understanding to focus the team’s efforts.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the WFM product mix, supply base, and retail operations.

Education & Experience:

• BA/BS degree and 4-6 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.