Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field., 3-4 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Facilities Category Management., Familiarity with Strategic Sourcing software and spend management tools., Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel..
Key responsibilities:
Manage procurement for property maintenance and capital projects, including HVAC and construction services.
Develop financial models to assess supplier proposals and total cost of ownership.
Conduct market research and support contract negotiations to ensure compliance and favorable terms.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
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Sears is a leading integrated retailer focused on seamlessly connecting the digital and physical shopping experiences to serve our members - wherever, whenever and however they want to shop.
We are part of the Transformco family of brands which operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears Auto Centers, Sears Home Services and Kmart, with full-line and specialty retail stores across the United States.
We are also home to Shop Your Way®, a social shopping platform offering members rewards for shopping at Sears and Kmart as well as with other retail partners.
The company is the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 14 million service and installation calls made annually.
For more information, visit https://jobs.sears.com/.
The Strategic Sourcing Analyst Facilities manages Strategic Sourcing strategies impacting operational and capital expenditures, ensuring cost efficiency and supplier optimization. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive cost-saving initiatives, negotiates contracts, and tracks and manages supplier performance. Through data-driven analysis and financial modeling, the analyst supports budget optimization while maintaining service excellence across key spend categories.
Job Summary
The Strategic Sourcing Analyst Facilities plays a key role in supporting the procurement and sourcing process for Facilities Management and other indirect spend categories. This position focuses on identifying cost-saving opportunities, optimizing supplier relationships, and driving operational efficiencies through data analysis, market research, and contract negotiations. Collaborating with
cross-functional teams, the analyst ensures that procurement strategies align with business objectives while delivering the best value and service for the company s facilities and operations.
Reports To
Chief Procurement & Facilities Officer
Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages procurement for property maintenance (OPEX) and capital projects (CAPEX), including HVAC, janitorial, landscaping, and construction services
Develops financial models and business cases to assess supplier proposals and total cost of ownership (TCO) for sourcing decisions
Utilizes Work Order Management (WOM) software and spend management tools to track expenditures, supplier performance, and procurement metrics
Conducts market research, manages RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, and supports contract negotiations to ensure favorable terms and compliance with company policies
Analyzes spending patterns, identifies cost-saving opportunities, and implements procurement strategies that enhance operational efficiencies
Collaborates with Facilities, Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, and other departments to align procurement decisions with business objectives
Fosters strong supplier relationships, monitors contract compliance, and ensures vendors meet or exceed service expectations
Supports sourcing strategies for Facilities Management services and other indirect spend categories to optimize cost, quality, and service
Drives procurement best practices, enhances sourcing processes, and implements tools to improve efficiency and cost control
Ensures all sourcing activities adhere to corporate policies, ethical sourcing standards, and sustainability initiatives
Job Requirements
Bachelors Degree
3-4 years of related experience
18 years of age or older
Required Skills
Minimum of (3) years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Strategy, Procurement AND Facilities Category Management a MUST
Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
Familiarity with Strategic Sourcing software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and spend management tools
Knowledge of Facility Management best practices and systems, such as computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
Experience with Yardi (WOM), SmartSheets and SharePoint applications
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred Skills
Certification in Supply Chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, CIPS)
Masters degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
Years Experience
2 - 5 Years Experience
Travel Requirements
None
Country
United States
Work-In City
Remote
Work-In State
Remote
Work-In Postal Code
Remote
Business
Transformco Corporate
Job Function
Procurement
Employment Category
Regular, Full-time
Compensation Range
50k - 52k
Additional Compensation Explanation
N/A
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Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.
Posting Tags
#Corporate
Company Brand
Transformco
Location City
HOFFMAN ESTATES
Required profile
Experience
Industry :
Retail (Super / Hypermarket)
Spoken language(s):
English
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