**Hybrid Working Model:** 50% office / 50% remote
**Location:** West London u2013 Chiswick Park
**Department Function:** Supply Chain EMEA
This job contributes to Starbucks success by managing a portfolio of spend, developing sourcing strategies and in managing suppliers for best value, availability, quality and service to our licensing partners across EMEA. Where required you may have direct reports. The role sets commercial direction, manages supplier performance and coaches team members as well as collaborates cross-functionally to deliver goals and enable the team to manage complex projects including leading all supplier communication and sets targets for cost saving/efficiencies.
**Here, youu2019ll achieve results by:**
Sourcing Strategy
Employ strong knowledge of key industry players, competitors and market dynamics.
Effectively develop and execute complex sourcing strategies, effectively manage suppliers and internal networks to deliver best in class performance.
Consistently deliver measurable and strategic goals.
Develop effective negotiation strategies.
Source new products and maintain supplier relationships.
Maintain governance and procurement processes.
Deliver key business changes and improvement programs.
Coordinate solutions to complex procurement & supply chain problems.
Supplier Relationship Management
Managing direct/indirect sourcing categories
Leverage relationships with strategic suppliers
Manage and measure suppliers for performance and innovation
Knowledge of supplier capacity and routes to market
Cross-Functional Projects
Apply program and project management tools
Collaborate across supply chain operations
Solving problems and make decisions independently
Provide hands-on execution support
Provide solutions to licensee queries
Engage cross-functionally with FSQRN, category, finance, customer service, supply chain teams
Collaboration with FSQR&N on supplier reviews
Team Management
Manage a team of supply chain commercial partners
Motivate and collaborate across the team and peer group
Lead using experience and best practice procurement
Deliver best practice and leverage opportunities
Manage performance and improvement
Assist senior sourcing manager in strategic goals
**Here, youu2019ll contribute to our shared success by:**
Managing a significant annual spend.
Leading team to manage supplier relationships end to end
Accountable for cost saving, COGS improvement and price mitigation
Contributes to annual operating plan
Content owner for IBP, S&OE where needed
**Here, youu2019ll thrive by:**
Deep knowledge of sourcing category strategies
Managing supplier relationships with Lean and should-cost models
Understanding procurement legal requirements
Strong business ethics
5+ years sourcing/procurement experience
Purchasing in retail, trading or FMCG
Leading and influencing peers
Strong communication with senior stakeholders
Excellent English communication
**What else should you know?**
We have a flexible working policy. Meaning 50% of the time we collaborate with each other in our London office and the rest of the time you may choose to work remotely.
Depending on your portfolio travel to other locations may be required occasionally. We will work with you to ensure this fits your home life.
We also actively encourage partners to spend time in our stores. We believe it is essential we all understand the customer and u2018Green Apron Partneru2019 Starbucks experience.
Our standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00u201317:30.
If this resonates with you and sounds like something youu2019d love to be part of, we want to get to know you. **Apply today to start your journey!**
At Starbucks, we strive to offer equal employment opportunities to everyone. If youu2019re passionate about this position, we want to hear from you!
We value the uniqueness of each team member and endeavour to create a workplace where everyone feels they can be their true selves. If you require additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know.