Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Manager

At CHUZE Fitness, we consider ourselves a hospitality company that uses fitness as a vehicle. Our top priority is the Member Experience and putting people first. We’re looking for kind and passionate people who understand culture better than anyone else. We are looking for passionate trail blazers who understand culture better than anyone else. We are seeking a new addition to our amazing internal team to help support the developmental health and strategies of CHUZE as we continue to grow. This role will be an invaluable part of our foundation for success and we are excited to welcome them into our CHUZE family.

The Position:

The Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Manager will lead sourcing initiatives and the processes for selecting and managing strategic providers. Administer contractual agreements with outside vendors providing services, including the negotiation of contracts and contract amendments. Act as the procurement liaison to ensure the company’s sourcing needs are met. Directly negotiate business terms with vendors in support of the company’s strategic partnerships. Collaborate with leadership to provide the best service offering with compelling value that delivers on the company’s strategic initiatives.

Core Duties/Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):

Own, develop, manage and execute programs for all assigned sourcing services. Prepare strategic plans and manage the planning of RFIs and RFPs as contracts expire. Competitively bid and negotiate purchase requests to reduce overall acquisition costs. Prepare purchasing contracts in accordance with the approved policies and procedures, ensuring that such commitments are within budget.

Manage vendor selection and negotiation processes to ensure the needs of the company are being met. Establish and maintain contractual and business relationships with vendors. Monitor contract compliance and adjust sourcing strategies based on changing business needs. Ensure strategies are implemented and cost reduction is realized.

Work collaboratively with internal partners and suppliers to quantify requirements, timing and scope to fully manage supply chains in assigned categories. Create secondary supply strategies for critical products and services and lead identification and development of long-term alternate sources.

Evaluate suppliers based on qualitative and quantitative data gathered regarding performance, quality, competitive pricing and service level metrics, and review this data with the suppliers to establish goals. Perform fact-based analysis to allow for objective decision making, including total cost of ownership (TCO) opportunities.

Maintain visibility into business partner’s needs. Lead, guide and assist internal partners with regard to details on specifications, service level agreements (SLAs,) Statement of Work (SOW,) deliveries and costs of goods. Challenge business partners to consider additional cost effective strategies.

Lead the competitive bid process and negotiation strategy development, and conduct negotiations with suppliers. Negotiate contract terms for master service agreements (MSA), schedules and amendments in conjunction with business partners.

Oversee the supplier qualification process. Lead supplier on-boarding activities, training and coordination for all new suppliers. Develop an understanding of future business objectives in order to design and implement consistent and efficient processes and systems for the acquisition of professional services

The Type of Person We’re Looking For:

You don’t get ruffled – We are moving at break-neck speed. You take it all in stride and keep calm under pressure.

You’re organized – You’re good at managing the details and seeing them through.

You’re a sponge – You’re ready and willing to learn.

You’re customer service oriented – Our employees are our customers. You’re all about making sure that every single employee you interact with leaves feeling supported and better off than they were before.

You’re proactive and all about solutions – You may not have all the answers but you always have a possible solution in mind when presenting a problem. You work with a sense of urgency, while engaging and listening to experts.

You’re flexible – You can deal with multiple tasks and know how to prioritize them to get it all done.

You’re a team player – We’re in the hospitality business, all of us. So we expect that when you’re in a club, you’re part of the team, willing to jump in and help out any way you can. You grab a rag, wipe down equipment, talk to members, give tours, and help out our team members on the front line. For Home Office: We’re in the hospitality business, all of us. That means having a “can-do” attitude, willing to take on challenges and support team goals.

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Procurement

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be substituted for a degree

7-10 years progressively responsible procurement experience

Demonstrated track record in successfully developing, negotiating, and managing complex contracts

Advanced experience developing moderately complex cost and financial models with financial accounting is required

Requires strong drive for continuous process and productivity improvement

Requires advanced negotiation skills and ability to develop successful relationships with internal and external customers

Requires excellent communications skills with the proven ability to lead, influence and motivate others

Very strong and well developed experience sourcing goods and services is required

Must be able to demonstrate an advanced understanding of legal concepts and principles as they relate to Confidentiality, Service, and Consulting agreements

Professional services sourcing experience is strongly preferred

What Can We Do for You?

• Fun work environment - Free Gym Membership

• Paid Time Off - Working and Engaging with amazing children

• Flexible Hours - Benefits as a full time employee

Benefits:

For Full Time employees a full benefits package which includes medical (employee only coverage is currently covered 100% by employer), dental, and vision plans for employee and dependents; employer paid $50,000 employee life insurance; other supplemental insurances; and 401k (eligible after 12 months).

Reports To: Chief Development Officer

Compensation:

TBD based on experience

*Chuze Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background check may be required based on the position.