Strategic Sourcing Coordinator

We are searching for an experienced Strategic Sourcing Coordinator for our Store Support Center located at 600 Citadel Drive, Commerce, CA, 90040.

The Strategic Sourcing Coordinator supports Smart & Final’s Strategic Sourcing Program, which leverages standard negotiations along with 3rd Party e-Sourcing technology to continuously improve procurement processes for Private Label (resale) and the not-for-resale (InDirect) categories of business. The Strategic Sourcing Coordinator is a shared‑service role that offers cross‑functional support to Chedraui USA, Inc.’s corporate departments and other operating banners.

• Works directly for the Director of Strategic Sourcing with cross-functional support to Private Label Product Managers.
• Fully understands the e‑sourcing solution tool, and the ability to make deployment recommendations.
• Trains internal and external eRFX event observers and users on the tool.
• Screens and addresses supplier questions submitted to the eRFX tool and Strategic Sourcing email.
• Works with Smart & Final and Chedraui USA, Inc.’s business leads on leveraged (all or multiple banners) eRFX events, or silo (single‑banner procurement only) eRFX events.
• Facilitates multiple eRFX events and auctions for Private Label categories (resale goods) and Indirect (not‑for‑resale) categories for Chedraui USA, Inc.
• “Commencement to Completion” eRFX event and auction support including:
• Preparing project documentation, set up, communication, and negotiation strategy
• Drafting category-specific eRFX templates to support stakeholder sourcing needs.
• Verifies product specifications for Private Label items are on file for use in upcoming eRFX events.
• Conducts supplier searches to increase participation and competition in eRFX events.
• Conduct internal client and supplier interviews (electronically, over the phone, or face‑to‑face).
• Documents quantitative and qualitative customer requirements
• Meeting coordination for RFP finalists and Auction participants to discuss submitted proposals with stakeholders.
• Prepares and distributes post‑event summary and analysis
• Presents business award recommendations to all levels of management within the organization.
• Develops and monitors the Direct eRFX annual schedule for Private Label eRFX events to ensure product managers meet deadlines for deliverables.
• Updates Direct (Private Label) eRFX schedule ongoing based on the introduction of new and discontinued Private Label itemization.
• Tracking and periodic reporting of direct cost changes for Private Label Categories submitted through the eRFX process.
• Maintains historical data repository for past Private Label eRFX events.
• Facilitates new vendor setup for awarded vendors
• Initial contract review of business terms and other contract governance functions (contract routing, repository efforts, etc.).
• Data retention policy (“DRP”) support including monitoring of all outgoing documents and media for DRP compliance. Works with vendor to coordinate destruction of documents according to our DRP.

B.A./B.S. or the equivalent combination of education/experience in Strategic Sourcing and/or office support role. Strong interpersonal and PC skills.

The hourly range for this position is $27.00 to $31.00 per hour. The actual starting pay will be determined by a number of qualifications; including, experience and relevant skills.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.