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Barnes & Noble is the leading book retailer in the United States, with roots dating back to 1873 and a long history of growth through innovation and expansion. Today, under CEO James Daunt and private ownership by Elliott Advisors, Barnes & Noble operates approximately 700 bookstores nationwide, serves over 700 communities across all 50 states, and maintains a robust digital presence through BN.com, NOOK® eBooks and audiobooks, and educational resources such as SparkNotes. The company also includes complementary retail brands such as Paper Source, Books Inc., Tattered Cover, and B. Dalton, further strengthening its market reach. Following a period of revitalization, Barnes & Noble is experiencing strong momentum, with plans to open approximately 60 new stores in 2026, underscoring renewed confidence in physical retail and local bookselling. Combining expansive store networks, curated selections, enhanced in-store experiences, and growing omnichannel capabilities, Barnes & Noble remains the #1 bookseller in the U.S. and a trusted, evolving partner within the publishing and retail ecosystem.
We're seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager! You have a can-do attitude and are willing to jump in to help wherever possible to solve a gap or need in the business. You are not afraid to ask questions, roll up your sleeves and dig where needed. You thrive on encouraging responsible spending, sourcing products needed by the business and overall process improvement across multiple areas of indirect procurement. Indirect procurement in retail refers to the sourcing and management of goods and services that support day to day operations but are not resold to customers. This includes things like store fixtures, IT systems, marketing services, logistics, professional services, facilities management, and corporate supplies. While these items don’t directly generate sales, effective indirect procurement is critical to controlling costs, enabling store operations, supporting growth, and ensuring consistency across the retail enterprise. The Strategic Sourcing Manager as part of the Indirect Procurement team is responsible for sourcing for our Stores, Home Office and Distribution Centers. You will lead initiatives including vendor selection, onboarding and ongoing management, offboarding, RFPs, contract negotiations, pricing updates and rebate management, quarterly vendor and product reviews, and own the annual budgeting for the areas within your responsibility including fixtures, furniture & equipment (FF&E), office, DC and store supplies, and facilities & maintenance items.
Benefits for those who are scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week include Employee Discount, EAP and Sick Pay. For those scheduled to work between 20 and 29.99 benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, Transit and 401(k) with Company Match. For those scheduled to work 30 hours or more benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision), Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Transit, and Tuition Reimbursement. All benefits provided are in accordance with the terms of the current plan and may be subject to future change. Benefit may vary depending on location/state regulations. More information can be received by the recruiter or Human Resources.
An employee in this position can expect an annual salary between $100,000 - $110,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.
We're seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager! You have a can-do attitude and are willing to jump in to help wherever possible to solve a gap or need in the business. You are not afraid to ask questions, roll up your sleeves and dig where needed. You thrive on encouraging responsible spending, sourcing products needed by the business and overall process improvement across multiple areas of indirect procurement. Indirect procurement in retail refers to the sourcing and management of goods and services that support day to day operations but are not resold to customers. This includes things like store fixtures, IT systems, marketing services, logistics, professional services, facilities management, and corporate supplies. While these items don’t directly generate sales, effective indirect procurement is critical to controlling costs, enabling store operations, supporting growth, and ensuring consistency across the retail enterprise. The Strategic Sourcing Manager as part of the Indirect Procurement team is responsible for sourcing for our Stores, Home Office and Distribution Centers. You will lead initiatives including vendor selection, onboarding and ongoing management, offboarding, RFPs, contract negotiations, pricing updates and rebate management, quarterly vendor and product reviews, and own the annual budgeting for the areas within your responsibility including fixtures, furniture & equipment (FF&E), office, DC and store supplies, and facilities & maintenance items.
Benefits for those who are scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week include Employee Discount, EAP and Sick Pay. For those scheduled to work between 20 and 29.99 benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, Transit and 401(k) with Company Match. For those scheduled to work 30 hours or more benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision), Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Transit, and Tuition Reimbursement. All benefits provided are in accordance with the terms of the current plan and may be subject to future change. Benefit may vary depending on location/state regulations. More information can be received by the recruiter or Human Resources.
An employee in this position can expect an annual salary between $100,000 - $110,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.