Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our merchandising team aims to deliver the best value and selection to our customers through products, services and solutions all centered around our customers’ needs. We are driven by customer insights and analytics to bring products and solutions to market seamlessly. We’re inclusive, well-rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance and more.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead Strategic Sourcing Events and RFQ’s and contribute to the creation of our Annual Sourcing Event Calendar.
• Negotiate proposals with suppliers that can meet Staples’ cost, quality, and service requirements for Own Brand products.
• Communicate and gather inputs across our business, collaborating with our Global Sourcing and Product teams.
• Perform detailed Net Cost analysis factoring all business requirements to present a recommendation for Sourcing decisions.
• Identify and negotiate cost savings opportunities with suppliers and support the Proactive Cost Management goals.
• Monitor cost model trends using proprietary software and recommend cost management actions from the developed insights.
• Manage relationships with new and existing suppliers, communicating our standards and requirements, and working to resolve any issues related to product quality, safety, and operational performance.
• Understand the financial impacts of various decisions to a business’s P&L and build recommendations for the most beneficial path forward.

What you bring to the table:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage and adapt projects amid ambiguity while holding project team members accountable to project timelines.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful sourcing strategies.
• Experience in contract negotiation and supplier management.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of Manufacturing process
• Adept with Microsoft Excel and other Office Suite products.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree Business, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, or a related field or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of Sourcing, Procurement, Manufacturing, or Merchandising

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP)
• Knowledge of global sourcing practices and regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Experience in a leadership or managerial role is preferred.
• Preferred to have experience managing supplier.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations -- through the power of the people behind our iconic brand.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.