- Location
- New Jersey New Jersey USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $119,000–155,000/year
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
About Saks Global
Saks Global is a leading multi‑brand luxury retailer operating Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks OFF 5TH and other luxury retail and e‑commerce experiences. The organization leverages extensive customer data, dedicated merchandising and digital capabilities, and strategic brand partnerships to deliver a highly curated luxury shopping experience across physical and digital channels.
Exemplar Luxury Group seeks a Strategic Sourcing Category Manager to shape sourcing strategies for Store Operations and Facilities/Construction, lead sourcing projects and contract negotiations, manage suppliers, and deliver savings and operational results. The role is remote and full-time; salary is $119,000–$155,000 annually, varies by geographic location, and starting pay depends on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop category strategies for Store Operations and Facilities/Construction, and conduct ongoing reviews to identify future opportunities.
- Manage supplier performance and relationships to ensure expectations are met.
- Lead multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, developing sourcing strategies, driving strategic improvements, and delivering operational targets, savings goals, and business strategies.
- Conduct total cost modeling and sensitivity and scenario analyses to help colleagues understand trade-offs and potential outcomes.
- Support analysis and planning across indirect spend categories to ensure operational success and results.
- Use sourcing tools to refine and improve procurement processes and policies.
- Develop and manage business-stakeholder relationships and provide regular project status updates.
- Partner with corporate functions, including Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, and Legal, on sourcing projects and related activities.
- Review, revise, and negotiate contract language.
- Lead the development and management of all aspects of the contract renewal process.
- Own projects through completion, recognizing their impact on departmental goals.
- Partner with stakeholders to resolve escalated procurement and vendor-related issues.
- Partner with business stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies that deliver value.
- Lead strategic sourcing events; write and negotiate contract terms; lead and support supplier performance management; and analyze spend in assigned indirect categories.
- Communicate across organizational levels to foster internal and external relationships.
Qualifications
- BS/BA degree, preferably in supply chain management, engineering, or business.
- Demonstrated capability in developing and implementing category strategies, leading sourcing projects, authoring and negotiating contracts, and driving savings and value.
- Strong relationship-building, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills, with the ability to coordinate across related disciplines and with key stakeholders.
- Experience coordinating teams, gathering insights, and constructively challenging conventional thinking.
- Understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes, sourcing tools, and strategies.
- Preferred: experience sourcing and contracting for facilities services, restaurant operations, and construction/capital projects.
- Preferred: knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as it relates to retail and facilities operations.
- Preferred: experience in the luxury retail market.
- Preferred: formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
Skills
Experience
7+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, including experience in retail and facilities operations, supplies and services, and construction/capital projects.
Education
BS/BA degree, preferably in supply chain management, engineering, or business.
Workplace
The role is situated in New Jersey, New Jersey, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 119,000 to USD 155,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; basic and supplemental life insurance; disability insurance; voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance; employee discount; and career advancement opportunities. Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Culture
Saks Global fosters a fast‑paced, customer‑centric culture rooted in luxury merchandising and digital innovation. Teams are collaborative and data‑informed, offering exposure to cross‑functional career paths across retail, distribution and e‑commerce.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.