Now Brewing - senior sourcing specialist! #tobeapartner
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
We believe in creating meaningful connections-not just with our customers, but with our partners and suppliers too. As a s ourcing specialist sr , you'll play a critical role in protecting the business, delivering insights, and influencing strategies that make a global impact. This role is designed for someone passionate about driving value, optimizing processes, and shaping the future of sourcing. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to be part of a company that values innovation and ethical sourcing, we encourage you to apply and join our mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit-one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time.
As a senior sourcing specialist, you will...
Shape the Business
Project Management: Assist and support sourcing managers with timely and accurate execution of sourcing activities. Communicate proactively with suppliers and cross-functional teams. Independently manage multiple projects and deadlines while acting as a sourcing consultant.
Sourcing Process: Apply and improve sourcing processes to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance. Execute day-to-day administrative tasks to maintain quality data and reporting.
Strategy: Support development of sourcing strategies by conducting market analysis and applying knowledge of industry dynamics, competitors, and key players. Drive Value
Value Analysis: Create spend visualization reports to identify trends and negotiation opportunities. Lead benchmarking and cost modeling to uncover cost savings and margin enhancements.
Supply Base Management: Assist in developing supplier assessments, scorecards, and performance metrics.Optimization: Identify and implement process improvements to increase business efficiency. Protect Supply and Reduce Risk
Risk Management: Help identify, assess, and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks. Maintain supplier risk data related to financial, commodity, ethical sourcing, and market insights.
We'd love to hear from people with:
Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field preferred.
Experience: 0-2+ years in sourcing, procurement, analytics, finance, planning, engineering, supply chain, or related fields preferred.
Required Skills
Sourcing Foundation: Knowledge of procurement processes (RFx, market analysis, cost models, confidentiality agreements).
Problem Solving & Business Acumen: Ability to think constructively and act professionally in diverse business situations.
Teamwork & Influence: Demonstrates leadership and collaboration across peer groups.
Project Management: Competency in tools and techniques; ability to prioritize effectively.
Communication: Clear verbal, written, and visual presentation skills; proactive communication with stakeholders.
Emotional Intelligence & Adaptability: Resilient in ambiguous environments; effective influencing skills.
Intellectual Curiosity: Proactively seeks knowledge and leverages subject matter expertise.
Technical Skills: Intermediate to advanced MS Office Suite (Excel pivot tables, complex formulas), BI tools, Oracle ERS, SAP Ariba, Power BI, Tableau.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong emotional intelligence and ability to manage emotions through self-awareness, empathy, and regulation.
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com (file:///C:/Users/rofunk/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/EHRXPAYM/starbucksbenefits.com) .
*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
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