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Represent and lead Rite Aid in all supplier and contract negotiations while driving EBITDA and reducing business risk. This duty requires strict adherence to the contract approval policy 04.12 which includes managing the review process (Accounting, Legal, IS Security, Privacy Office, and Risk Management) and ending with entry into the contract management system.

20%

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Successfully lead, manage and report on operational duties such as Buying & Invoice Reconciliation Duties. Developing key talent while driving strategic sourcing strategy (practices, tools, & technologies) across assigned indirect categories.

15%

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Acting as a financial steward, associate must identify, spearhead and manage project teams to reduce total cost of ownership while meeting and enhancing business financial goals and objectives (costs, service, quality, policies, supply & risk mitigation).

15%

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Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within the scope and budget while involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Develop project plans to track progress and use verification techniques to manage changes in resource availability, project scope, schedule, and costs. Measure project performance using suitable systems, tools, and methods. Perform risk management to minimize project risks. Report and escalate to management as needed.

10%

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Develop volume forecasts, conduct financial analysis that includes the total cost of ownership, landed cost comparisons, buy vs. lease, ROI and payback analysis. Responsibilities include monitoring commodity pricing to reduce supply risk and ensuring the best pricing possible on commodity intensive products. To reduce supply risk and unforeseen price volatility, Associate, must also conduct supplier diligence and development to increase competition and negotiate limits to commodity exposure in contracts while developing long-term strategies.

10%

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Re-engineer the purchasing and usage process to achieve higher levels of efficiency through process improvement.

10%

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Operational responsibilities also include preparing weekly IPG status reports, detailed cost center spending, payroll compliance, contract processing, etc. Manage specific projects and track implementation and results. Be accountable for internal budgets and promote continuous cost reduction and quality improvement.

10%

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Work with company leadership to identify, manage and prioritize the sourcing and procurement of all non-merchandise spend to align with companywide goals and objectives. Collaborate with the Vice President of Indirect Procurement for annual pipeline planning and resource allocation.

5%

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Through project work, Associate must build strong relationships by effectively communicating cost reduction opportunities with C level executives, cost center stakeholders, and strategic sourcing teams. Support and deliver superior customer service to all departments in the sourcing and procurement of non-merchandise items by being a project manager and a thought leader of specifically assigned categories.

5%

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Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)  Business, Supply Chain, Sourcing required.

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Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS)  Business preferred.

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 retail and/or purchasing required.