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Supplier Manager
Location:
Lake Forest, IL
Description:
Work Location Type:Hybrid As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working(R) by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of 16.5 billion, we're dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results. Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work:Certified(TM) company, we're looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years. Position Details:The Supplier Manager owns the relationship with important suppliers across multiple product categories in the Grainger portfolio which range from 50:200M in annual cost. It requires product cost negotiation, develop strategic initiatives in partnership with suppliers, facilitate the communication with other teams like Merchandising, Sales, and Supply Chain, and document and share best practices for the rest of the Supplier Management team. You will report to the Senior Manager, Supplier Management. You Will:stylemargin:bottom:2.0px;margin:top:2.0px::Develop a portfolio procurement strategy that connects Grainger's commercial strategy with the corresponding procurement support:Perform industry research to understand the supplier landscape, important cost drivers, and primary procurement challenges:Define best sources of supply for the business that meet customer needs, quality, and cost competitiveness:Lead negotiations that ensure sustainable access to the best industrial products in the category with the best program economics:Develop relationships with strategic suppliers at multiple levels, ensuring alignment in growth strategies, addressing challenges in operations on a timely manner, and making sure Graingers customers needs are met:Develop strategies in collaboration with other functional areas of Grainger (e.g., product assortment decisions, inventory levels and product availability, lead times, and quality):Organize work meetings and field visits to suppliers and trade shows:Facilitate product content and information gathering in partnership with the teams that support Grainger:Collaborate with peers to document and share best practices across all categories and continuously improve how we workCompetencies: stylemargin:bottom:2.0px;margin:top:2.0px::Analytical mindset, being able leverage large sets of data, analyze them, and obtain insights to inform decisions:Project management and organization:Curious and open to learn and navigate ambiguous scenarios:Constant improvement and best practices mindset You Have:stylemargin:bottom:2.0px;margin:top:2.0px::Bachelors Degree:Experience managing cost negotiation, managing contracts and/or executing procurement:5+ years business experience in either Product Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or Consulting Rewards and Benefits:With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger stylemargin:bottom:2.0px;margin:top:2.0px::Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans:Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year:Automatic 6 401(k) company contribution each pay period:Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement:A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race,
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May 17 on Tip Top Job
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