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Sourcing Operations Specialist at Best Buy

Best Buy · Richfield, United States Of America · Hybrid

$54,162.00  -  $96,696.00

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Job Description

As the Sourcing Operations Specialist, you’ll act as an independent contributor supporting strategic sourcing activities. These include preparing bids, soliciting supplier quotes, conducting bid analysis, reporting on projects, engaging with suppliers and internal business stakeholders and managing supplier set up. You’ll manage a high volume of low- to medium-complexity projects and act as the subject matter expert in the tools and processes used in sourcing activities. You’ll contribute to the standardization of sourcing activities while improving executional efficiencies.

This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work some days on-site at the Best Buy location listed on this posting and some days virtually from home or other non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.


What you’ll do
  • Execute sourcing tactics such as RFI, RFQ, RFP, eAuctions, Collaborative Requisitioning and 3 Bids & a Buy
  • Request quotes from existing suppliers as directed by category managers
  • Support contract related tasks including processing extensions, amendments, exhibits and NDAs
  • Provide regular updates on project status to category managers and stakeholders
  • Ensure accurate data entry and proper project closure in line with team standards
  • Manage the CAF/DocuSign routing process in accordance with applicable policies

Basic qualifications
  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (pivot tables) and Word
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight timelines
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Comfortable working with direction from multiple stakeholders

Preferred qualifications
  • Basic experience using eSourcing tools like SAP Ariba
  • Familiarity with strategic sourcing and the 7-step sourcing process
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills


What's in it for you

We're committed to helping people thrive at work and at home.  We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life.

Our benefits include:
  • Competitive pay
  • Generous employee discount
  • Physical well-being support

About us

As a part of the Best Buy team, you'll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology.  We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life - in our stores, online and in customers' homes.

Our culture is built on supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it possible.  We're committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities.  Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work and into the future.  Tomorrow works here.™


Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer. 
 

Address Line 1

7601 Penn Avenue South

City

Richfield

State

Minnesota

Zip

55423-8500

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Employment Category

Full time

Brand

Best Buy

Search Categories

Corporate, Procurement

Minimum Pay

54,162.00

Benefits

Best Buy offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being, as outlined in the Benefits Guide. Eligibility may vary.

Worker Type

Regular

Maximum Pay

96,696.00
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