Job Description

Imagine being the mastermind behind our global indirect buying programs at Whole Foods Market. You'll be the wizard who waves the wand to streamline how we source products, all while championing partnership, transparency, integrity, and ease of procurement. Your mission? Maximize process effectiveness and slash costs wherever possible.

If you’re looking to make waves as a Principal Indirect Procurement Strategist, then this is the spot for you. We’re talking about diving deep into the world of indirect procurement with the backing of a legendary brand like Whole Foods Market.

Additional Information:
• This role will observe the 3-day hybrid office model and be based in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Advises and consults with Team Members and key stakeholders organization-wide on significant and complex Indirect Procurement matters.
• Develops category strategy for the most important categories, addressing usage, supply structure, cost, and specifications to meet business objectives.
• Leads the largest, most business critical, and complex supplier review meetings.
• Monitors the item review processes across multiple teams and initiatives.
• Ensures team-wide sharing of best practices and provides process / procedural training and advice to Team Members as required.
• Monitors the initiatives associated with new product sourcing, development, and sampling.
• Oversees the usage and financial reports for patterns, trends, and issue identification and resolution.
• Works with WFM’s leadership to define, develop, and drive execution of continuous process improvement.

Skills:

• Advanced ability in the use of standard procurement tools and methods (strategy design, RFx, business review, etc.)
• Excellent proficiency in mathematical and statistical analyses.
• Excellent skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, product improvement software, and data analysis / query software.
• Advanced knowledge of procure-to-pay technical platforms (SAP Ariba and Coupa).
• Conveys and/or consults on issues of moderate to significant complexity.
• Regularly interacts with colleagues and third-party representatives up to the senior leadership level.
• Provides process and policy advice to Team Members and vendors / suppliers.
• Provides function-wide process advice and insight.
• Provides guidance to the less experienced Team Members.
• Consults with and advises senior-level stakeholders and leaders internally and externally.
• Demonstrates an expert understanding of the standard project management methodologies and requirements.
• Expertly plans, estimates, organizes, and monitors projects.
• Advanced ability to oversee and advise on project management issues and assist with overcoming barriers.
• Expert ability to keep multiple projects on track financially, creatively, and in accordance with stakeholder deadlines.
• Leverages an understanding of the vendor, supplier, customer, market, and industry to drive Indirect Procurement-related decisions and recommendations.
• Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of the WFM product mix, supply base, and retail operations.

Education & Experience:

• BA/BS degree and 6-8 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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