Associate Category Manager (Indirect) - Professional Services

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Assesses near-term and long-term plans to establish supplier priorities balanced with business needs; consults with Management, and other subject experts to develop alternative solutions; advises on options, risks, total cost of ownership, and business impacts.</span><br><br>This role is based in our Deerfield, IL office and is on‑site four days a week.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><strong>Job Responsibilities:</strong></span></span><ul dir=\"ltr\"><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">Manages day-to-day on-going category supplier relations and seeks outgrowth or revision opportunities within supply base. Acts as the internal point of contact for supplier management and complaint resolution; conducts regular supplier meetings and implements improvement strategies with suppliers. Creates, nurtures, and enhances supplier relationships.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">Under the direction of Category Manager, develops and executes category sourcing strategies, including development and execution of RFI’s and RFP’s, documents bid events through correspondence to suppliers; develops selection criteria; conducts supplier negotiations and ongoing supplier management.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">Assists with development and implementation of business plans, performance goals and metrics for each assigned category.&nbsp; Collaborates with Operations, Legal, Supply Chain and others as needed on cross-functional sourcing opportunities. Actively seeks ways to streamline business processes; researches and provides information on industry category trends and best practices.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">Collaborates on inventory control, including lifecycle of product, and assists in project management of all sourcing activities.&nbsp; Makes suggestions for opportunities to reduce product and service costs.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">Drives tracking and reporting for assigned spend areas; assists with tracking mechanics and supplier key performance indicators with Category Manager. &nbsp;Performs data analysis and modeling.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">Participates in weekly category review meetings with cross-functional teams to manage category performance.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">Assists with the management of category performance by adhering to internal Savings goals and reviewing financial models for commodity type items. Supports the balancing of spend portfolio for reoccurring managed spend through coordinated sourcing activities that leverage both Expanse and Capital work streams.</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">Monitor supplier performance to ensure that delivery dates and technical and contractual requirements are met. Participate in strategic meetings with suppliers and business leaders to ensure execution of defined strategies.&nbsp;</span></span></li><li><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\">Cultivates team morale, motivation, and loyalty through continuous training and mentorship, proving clear communication and constructive feedback.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></li></ul><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><span style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;\"><span style=\"line-height:107%\"><strong>About Walgreens</strong><br>Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.</span></span></span>",
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