Grainger

Supplier Manager

Grainger

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Lake Forest • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $101,300 - $168,900 per year

Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Develop a portfolio procurement strategy that connects Grainger’s commercial strategy with the corresponding procurement support
  • Perform industry research to understand the supplier landscape, important cost drivers, and primary procurement challenges
  • Define best sources of supply for the business that meet customer needs, quality, and cost competitiveness
  • Lead negotiations that ensure sustainable access to the best industrial products in the category with the best program economics
  • Develop relationships with strategic suppliers at multiple levels, ensuring alignment in growth strategies, addressing challenges in operations on a timely manner, and making sure Grainger's customers' needs are met
  • Develop strategies in collaboration with other functional areas of Grainger (e.g., product assortment decisions, inventory levels and product availability, lead times, and quality)
  • Organize work meetings and field visits to suppliers and trade shows
  • Facilitate product content and information gathering in partnership with the teams that support Grainger.com
  • Collaborate with peers to document and share best practices across all categories and continuously improve how we work

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Experience managing cost negotiation, managing contracts and/or executing procurement
  • 5+ years business experience in either Product Management, Procurement, Supply Chain, Merchandising, or Consulting
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment
  • 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing
  • 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date)
  • 6 company holidays per year
  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan refinancing
  • Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
  • Maternity support programs
  • Nursing benefits
  • Up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents
  • Up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
procurement strategycost negotiationcontract managementsupplier researchsupply chain managementproduct managementmerchandisingconsultinginventory managementquality assurance
Soft skills
relationship buildingcollaborationnegotiationcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingleadershipadaptabilityteamwork
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree
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