Strategic Sourcing Manager-Indirect

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.

How you’ll make an impact:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing the procurement process for assigned Supply Chain categories, to ensure efficiency and value in the acquisition of goods and services for all Carter’s business units. Categories include packaging materials, transportation, distribution, automation systems, and logistics, among others.

This role typical reports into the VP Indirect Procurement and is based in our Buckhead office in our hybrid work environment.

40%:  Strategic Sourcing

• Proactively identify, develop, and execute on sourcing opportunities driving value, risk reduction, enhanced business outcomes and process improvements, meeting current and future business and category needs
• Manage the fundamentals of sourcing and supplier engagement activities including spend analysis, RFx, bid evaluation, negotiations, contract review, and supplier on/off boarding.
• Develop negotiation strategies, gain alignment from stakeholders, lead cross-functional, category-based negotiation teams, and implementing appropriate supplier risk analysis.

30%:  Supplier Management

• Manage the ongoing performance of our suppliers including setting objectives and service level agreements (SLAs) tracking, reporting performance, and leading continuous improvement efforts.
• Prepare and coordinate business reviews with stakeholders to review supplier performance, future opportunities, and/or challenges.
• Manage contracts, contract negotiation, and contractual dispute resolutions.

30%:  Category Management

• Establish trusting relationships with senior level leadership and internal business partners; building a robust understanding of strategic direction, requirements, and priorities across spend categories.
• Bring new ideas, methods, and approaches to stakeholders. Leverage expertise to challenge the status quo and drive decisions and actions necessary to improve business processes.
• Develop strategies to support ESG initiatives including Supplier Diversity and Sustainability.

We’d Love to hear from you if: (Requirements section)

Must have:

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement and / or Supply Chain functions
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Delivered value and savings by leading vendors and category management, including RFx’s.
• Total cost of ownership (TCO)analysis.
• Experience managing Transportation, Supply Chain, and/or Logistics categories.
• Knowledge of Source-to-Pay, eSourcing and contract management tools.
• Experience developing and executing successful negotiation strategies.

Preferred skills and experience:

• 4-year degree in engineering, economics, finance, or related field; MBA a plus.
• Driven, resourceful, and able to balance multiple priorities.
• Able to work independently and complete tasks on time with minimal oversight.
• Proficient understanding of contract terms and contract management.
• Able to take loosely defined requirements, interpret needs, and provide recommendations.
• Experience managing direct reports is a plus.

Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.