Sourcing Senior Specialist

Primary Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of cost competitive services, as requested by internal business clients
• Develop and execute a disciplined strategic sourcing process with a focus on continuous improvement in total cost, innovation, quality and service
• Interface successfully with the company’s various business units and departments to ensure collaborative, timely and effective approaches to sourcing events and project implementations
• Negotiate preferable costs and contract terms on behalf of the internal stakeholders and for the best interest of the Company
• Manage contracts and statements of work to ensure compliance
• Identify cost reduction initiatives through data analysis and strategic collaboration with business and finance stakeholders
• Manage projects from in-take through purchase order execution
• Assess current and future market trends and prepares price forecasts for the business
• Identify and implement process improvements in assigned categories
• Develop total cost of ownership (TCO) financial models and present results in executive summaries
• Present negotiation results to internal stakeholders and influences decisions related to procurement activities
• Drive results on projects, implementing change and reporting progress to leadership

Core Competencies & Accomplishments

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3-5 years related purchasing, buying or sourcing industry experience
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience building presentation decks
• Strong problem-solving skills and maintain attention to detail to ensure successful project execution
• Perform in a demanding environment while juggling multiple competing priorities
• Position requires strong negotiation skills, the ability to gather and analyze data, assess risks/gaps and make recommendations
• Understanding of Oracle ERP applications a plus

About JCPenney

• JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families.
• The Company’s product assortment meets customers’ everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality, and value.
• JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty, and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait, and optical.
• The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when, and how they want to shop - from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
• In 2024, JCPenney celebrates 122 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement.

Pay Range

USD $57,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.