Procurement Sourcing Manager - Marketing & Corporate Services

Procurement Sourcing Manager - Marketing & Corporate Services

JCPenney Procurement is seeking a Procurement Sourcing Manager to assist the Sourcing Sr. Manager in the strategic sourcing of marketing and corporate services to support the various business groups. In this role, you will work closely with the Marketing team to develop and execute sourcing strategies and negotiate contracts to help drive their key initiatives including Strategy and Communication, Media, Creative Advertising and Customer Engagement. You will also work with Human Resources and Finance business partners to source corporate services on an as-needed basis. You will work within Procurement to champion improved processes with lower expense and decreased risk to the business.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop and execute sourcing strategies for Marketing services needs
• Execute a disciplined strategic sourcing process with a focus on continuous improvement in total cost, innovation, quality and service
• Interface successfully with the company's various business units and departments, including Finance, Legal, Privacy and Risk, to ensure collaborative, timely and effective approaches to sourcing events and project implementations
• Negotiate preferable costs and contract terms with suppliers on behalf of internal stakeholders in the best interest of JCPenney
• Identify cost reduction initiatives through data analysis and strategic collaboration with business and finance stakeholders
• Implement supplier management techniques to drive increased value and foster innovation
• Assess current and future market trends, and prepares price forecasts for the business
• Develop supplier risk mitigation strategies
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Develop total cost of ownership (TCO) financial models, derive outcomes, and present results in executive summaries
• Present project components to internal decision makers to facilitate positive outcomes related to procurement activities
• Driving results on projects, implementing change and reporting progress to leadership
• Ability to be both proactive in thought while being responsive to unforeseen situations

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

• Bachelor's degree with 5-7 years relating purchasing/buying/ sourcing industry experience
• Possess strong problem-solving skills and maintain attention to detail to ensure successful project execution
• Be able to perform in a demanding environment while juggling multiple competing priorities
• Strong contract negotiation skills, the ability to gather and analyze data, assess risks / gaps and make recommendations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office365. Understanding of Oracle ERP applications a plus
• CPM/ CPSM certified is a plus

What you get:

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise.

About JCPenney:

JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company's product assortment meets customers' everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when and how they want to shop - from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement. Please visit JCPenney's Newsroom to learn more and follow JCPenney on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.

Job Title: Procurement Sourcing Manager - Marketing & Corporate Services
Location: Plano, TX, United States -
Job ID: 1114666

J.C. Penney Company Inc.
Plano, Texas