Buyer

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About the role:

As Buyer for Seasonal & General Merchandise, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle—driving long-term strategic initiatives while delivering immediate business priorities. In this dynamic role, you will identify emerging market trends, develop innovative products, and build a resilient, diversified supply chain. You will negotiate competitive commercial terms, foster high-performing supplier partnerships, and collaborate cross-functionally to maximize value for Walgreens and its customers.

What you'll be doing?

Strategic Sourcing & Product Development

• Identify, source, and develop new products aligned with market trends and customer buy briefs.
• Research and evaluate prospective suppliers and manufacturers across multiple regions.
• Lead RFP/RFQ processes, assess supplier proposals, and support final supplier selection decisions.

Commercial & Financial Performance

• Negotiate optimal commercial terms to secure the best balance of cost, quality, and value.
• Drive maximum synergy savings for Walgreens and enhance profit margins through cost optimization.
• Proactively monitor and analyze market trends, commodity prices, and competitor activity to identify cost drivers, new product opportunities, and savings initiatives.

Operational Excellence & Project Management

• Own end-to-end project management to ensure on-time delivery and achievement of corporate KPIs.
• Manage critical paths, conduct thorough risk assessments, and ensure strict adherence to operational metrics.
• Oversee the full execution cycle—from sourcing and development through production and final delivery.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across all systems and records.

Supplier Management & Risk Mitigation

• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive high operational performance and delivery standards.
• Drive supplier diversification initiatives, including expanding sourcing networks outside China to proactively mitigate supply chain and geopolitical risks.
• Resolve supplier performance issues, disputes, and claims in a timely and effective manner.
• Uphold ethical sourcing standards and ensure full compliance with corporate policies, sourcing SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Transformation

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams (Category, Owned Brand, Business Services) to ensure seamless execution and resolution of operational challenges.
• Assist in planning and executing international buying trips, and drive ad-hoc sourcing initiatives as business needs evolve.
• Support sourcing transformation and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.

What you'll need to have:

• University graduate or equivalent qualification.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking with a commercial mindset.
• Minimun 3 years of hands-on sourcing experience.
• Experience in a sizeable buying office or manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of the US retail market, including regulatory requirements and product compliance.
• Established and strong supplier network across multiple regions.