Sourcing Operations Senior at Best Minneapolis, Minnesota

Summary

Procurement Operations Senior Specialist

As the Procurement Operations Senior Specialist, you'll act as an independent contributor while you collaborate across sourcing operations and procurement as the subject matter expert in the tools and processes utilized to support strategic sourcing activities. These include preparing and conducting RFXs, creating bid sheets, conducting bid analysis, reporting on projects, engaging with suppliers and internal business stakeholders, processing contracts and updating all relevant systems in compliance with company policies. You'll also lead efforts to standardize sourcing templates and processes, driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work on-site Monday through Thursday at the Best Buy corporate office in Richfield, Minnesota. You may work virtually from home on Friday. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

What you'll do:

• Lead initiatives focused on process improvement, cost-savings and special projects
• Execute various sourcing tactics including RFI, RFQ, RFP, eAuctions, Collaborative Requisitioning and 3 Bids & a Buy
• Support category managers in contract related activities such as drafting and processing extensions, amendments, exhibits, NDAs and Master Service Agreements
• Ensure accurate data capture and proper project closure in alignment with team standards
• Manage the CAF/DocuSign routing process in accordance with applicable policies
• Collaborate with the Sourcing Operations Sr. Manager and category managers to assess project requirements and determine the appropriate level of sourcing support and prioritization before assigning projects to team members

Basic qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in procurement, business, sales, finance or related fields
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (pivot tables) and Word
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Basic understanding of strategic sourcing
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize work while receiving direction from multiple stakeholders

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience using eSourcing platforms such as SAP Ariba
• Ability to influence peers and stakeholders without formal authority
• Familiarity with the 7-step sourcing process and category management
• Strong organizational, collaboration and communication skills (both verbal and written)

What's in it for you:

We're committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. Best Buy offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being and provide support as you need it, especially at key moments in your life.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Great employee discount
• Financial savings and retirement resources
• Support for your physical and mental well-being

About us:

As 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 deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all 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 now and into the future. Tomorrow works here. Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Description

Procurement Operations Senior Specialist

As the Procurement Operations Senior Specialist, you'll act as an independent contributor while you collaborate across sourcing operations and procurement as the subject matter expert in the tools and processes utilized to support strategic sourcing activities. These include preparing and conducting RFXs, creating bid sheets, conducting bid analysis, reporting on projects, engaging with suppliers and internal business stakeholders, processing contracts and updating all relevant systems in compliance with company policies. You'll also lead efforts to standardize sourcing templates and processes, driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.

This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work on-site Monday through Thursday at the Best Buy corporate office in Richfield, Minnesota. You may work virtually from home on Friday. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

What you'll do:

• Lead initiatives focused on process improvement, cost-savings and special projects
• Execute various sourcing tactics including RFI, RFQ, RFP, eAuctions, Collaborative Requisitioning and 3 Bids & a Buy
• Support category managers in contract related activities such as drafting and processing extensions, amendments, exhibits, NDAs and Master Service Agreements
• Ensure accurate data capture and proper project closure in alignment with team standards
• Manage the CAF/DocuSign routing process in accordance with applicable policies
• Collaborate with the Sourcing Operations Sr. Manager and category managers to assess project requirements and determine the appropriate level of sourcing support and prioritization before assigning projects to team members

Basic qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in procurement, business, sales, finance or related fields
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel (pivot tables) and Word
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
• Basic understanding of strategic sourcing
• Strong ability to manage and prioritize work while receiving direction from multiple stakeholders

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience using eSourcing platforms such as SAP Ariba
• Ability to influence peers and stakeholders without formal authority
• Familiarity with the 7-step sourcing process and category management
• Strong organizational, collaboration and communication skills (both verbal and written)

What's in it for you:

We're committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. Best Buy offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being and provide support as you need it, especially at key moments in your life.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Great employee discount
• Financial savings and retirement resources
• Support for your physical and mental well-being

About us:

As 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 deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all 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 now and into the future. Tomorrow works here. Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.