Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing- Retail Customer Experience
Gap Inc.

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About Gap Inc.

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.    

This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to  learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

About the Role

In this role, you will be part of the Customer Experience Strategic Sourcing team supporting the Gap Inc portfolio of brands: Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta. You will partner with our brands & corporate functions across the globe, to continuously drive value across non-merchandise categories.

The leader will have experience in the industry/categories to support the scope of work requirements, including understanding the category, key suppliers, pricing models, & performance models working to refine the business's sourcing strategy ensuring alignment with business goals. You will ensure we Do the Right Thing as an organization by optimizing our purchasing power, building, and maintaining strategic vendor relationships, and contract management.

What You'll Do

• Support the business' short-term and long-term plans through functional/technical knowledge relevant to these specific sourcing categories.
• Drive cost optimization, excellence in sourcing capabilities and minimize risk through knowledge of strategic sourcing functions (category reviews, RFXs, market intelligence, business partner influencing strategies, contract management, negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
• Establish and nurture partnerships with vendors and internal associates to collaborate, influence, and execute an effective sourcing strategy to optimize our financial position and reduce costs.
• Provide insight into industry trends, market intelligence, and innovation to business partners.
• Maintain a comprehensive supplier management program ensuring quality, reliability, and risk mitigation.
• Responsible for end results of team and shared responsibility over resources, budget, and adherence to policies

Who You Are

• Experience in implementing key strategic sourcing functions (category reviews, RFXs, market intelligence, business partner influencing, contract management, negotiations, supplier relationship management, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an ambiguous environment, and still achieve high levels of performance and sustainable results to the team.
• Skilled influencer and able to drive timelines and decisions across a complex, multi-tiered, organization and with global suppliers
• Ability to successfully collaborate across varied functions and levels within the organization including senior internal stakeholders, external suppliers, agencies, and colleagues to drive results and influence change
• Continue to develop category knowledge and regularly leverages industry experts, associations, peers, and stakeholders to identify and benchmark best practices
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills to influence egotiate the overall sourcing process
• Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions to benefit Gap Inc

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. This year, we've been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Humans Rights Campaign for the fourteenth consecutive year and have been included in the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the second year in a row.

US CandidatesPlease note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc's quarantine guidelines after being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.'s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.

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