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Requirements found

Supply Chain (must) Negotiation Marketing (must) Budgeting Compliance Excel (must)

What this posting asks for

Level: Mid level — The posting asks for 2+ years of experience.

Main responsibilities

• Analyze Supply Chain Metrics and Develop Initiatives to Drive Improvement
• Analyze vendor proposals and bids to determine the best sourcing options.
• Monitor supplier spend and volume allocation to ensure budget is met and demand does not exceed vendor capacities
• Support RFPs for vendors, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Collaborate with the Category Managers on final supplier selection and contract finalization.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
• Maintain up-to-date records of contract agreements, expirations, and renewals.
• Work with internal teams such as Operations, Procurement, and Culinary to ensure various processes run smoothly and efficiently
• Serve as the liaison between vendors and internal teams for contract and performance-related matters.

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “This individual will support vendor RFPs, conduct market research, perform contract negotiation analyses, develop tools and dashboards for the team, and own …” · “Identify total cost of ownership (TCO) reduction opportunities across rate, demand and process levers” · “We take ownership.”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for driving data-driven decision-making and supporting strategic initiatives across Home Chef’s supply chain.” · “This individual will support vendor RFPs, conduct market research, perform contract negotiation analyses, develop tools and dashboards for the team, and own …” · “Analyze Supply Chain Metrics and Develop Initiatives to Drive Improvement”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Adaptability and learning Core
  In the posting: “Cross-functional collaboration and the ability to adapt analytical support across the supply chain are key components of the role.” · “Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses” · “We approach ambiguous problems, prepared to dive in, get curious, and learn more.”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “This individual will support vendor RFPs, conduct market research, perform contract negotiation analyses, develop tools and dashboards for the team, and own …” · “Analyze vendor proposals and bids to determine the best sourcing options.” · “Present data-driven recommendations for category strategies and contract negotiations.”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.” · “Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “Cross-functional collaboration and the ability to adapt analytical support across the supply chain are key components of the role.” · “Collaborate with the Category Managers on final supplier selection and contract finalization.”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Customer focus Core
  In the posting: “Candidates can experience Home Chef as a customer - enter promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off your first order!” · “We are warm and gracious with team members and customers.”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
• Planning and organisation Supporting
  In the posting: “Able to manage many inputs and prioritize effectively for vendor management.”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Attention to detail and quality Supporting
  In the posting: “Support RFPs for vendors, ensuring compliance with company policies.”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.

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