senior buyer - Procurement IT - International

Job Summary and Mission

This job contributes to Starbucks success by providing procurement expertise, project management skills, analytical skills and influencing skills to the procurement team. Implements purchasing strategies that support global manufacturing, distribution channels, markets and business units. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Develops and implements global procurement strategies to support business requirements; including sourcing, commodity management, negotiation, contracting, inventory control, cost analysis and capacity analysis within the framework of Starbucks company and social responsibility values. Develops and maintains strategic relationships with suppliers and internal customers to support business requirements.Develops project plans that define scope, schedule, budget, business impact and risks. Executes plans, identifies and resolves issues or obstacles, gains alignment and communicates to key stakeholders.Identifies supply and supplier issues. Analyzes information to assess root cause, improvement opportunities and associated risk. Develops solutions and gains consensus to resolve issues.Leads the design and implementation of measurement tools to evaluate business process effectiveness and supplier performance.Leads the design and implementation of procurement processes and foundational procurement systems that improve service, efficiency, quality and reduce costs.Leads the development of requests for proposal, bid analysis, contract negotiations and blanket purchase orders.Provides technical or product expertise to suppliers and internal customers regarding commodities, products or services.
REQUIREMENTS
Summary of Experience

International and/or IT procurement (3 years) Automated Purchase Order Management System(s) (5 years) Cost management, including cost reduction (5 years) Direct buying experience including sourcing and negotiations (5 years) Performance metrics development and root cause analysis (5 years) Project management, including project budget management (5 years) Supply chain management (3 years)
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and changing environment Understanding of cost, service and quality drivers, market and technology factors, and their impact on commodities, products, and services Understanding of total cost of ownership such as landed cost, warranty, repair