Indirect Procurement Strategist, WWGS Indirect Procurement

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 and services, focusing on partnership, transparency, integrity, and ease of procurement. Strives to maximize process effectiveness and minimize costs.

Key job responsibilities
• Independently designs spending 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.
• Hold 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.
• Provide guidance on financial targets for GNFR.
• Develop 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.

About the team
The Indirect Procurement team is on a journey to provide best in class procurement and sourcing services that are strategic and collaborative and contribute to the goals of the Company. We are committed to comprehensive, responsive, and cost effective solutions to meet and exceed the goals of Whole Foods Market.