data administrator, Finance and Accounting – Seattle, WA! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing and supporting partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

“We built the Starbucks brand first with our people, not with consumers.  Because we believed the best way to meet and exceed the expectations of our customers was to hire and train great people,

we invested in employees.”

– Howard Schultz, CEO, Starbucks Coffee Company

As a Starbucks sourcing administrator, Finance and Accounting partner, you will . . .

Contribute to Starbucks success by management and support of sourcing activities. Responsible for: ensuring the flow of goods through management of orders and other activities related to enabling buying; identifying, creating and implementing process improvement initiatives related to systems, tools and databases; collaborating internally and with suppliers to gather and analyze data, develop insights, negotiate deadlines, and support structure and deliverables.

Leveraging your previous experience, we will enable you to:

- Deliver the execution of item and supplier set ups through using SharePoint, PIM and other related systems/tools

- Create and manage orders (purchase orders, blanket purchase orders, etc.)

- Manage Oracle Purchasing troubleshooting and associated reports/actions by working with Oracle, HUB, Amer EBS, STR, and OTM systems

- Manage projects

- Develop competency in program and project management tools and techniques

- Proficiently utilize sources for data and insights

- Identify, create and implement process improvements, including analyzing current processes, tools, systems and databases

- Participate on various process improvement initiatives as a subject matter expert in cross-functional teams

- Negotiate with suppliers on deadlines, support structure and deliverables

- Demonstrate effective cross-functional collaboration across the enterprise

- Collaborate effectively with suppliers and potential suppliers to gather and analyze data, develop topic specific insights and accomplish given tasks within established deadlines

- Collaborate on discovering, understanding and supporting IT systems in Global Sourcing

- Collaborate in developing supplier assessments, score cards and other analytics to enable the team to effectively manage supplier performance

- Consult and train (1:1 setting and in a classroom) on managed processes, policies associated with them as well as the tools & forms necessary to enable processes. This may include developing training curriculum, materials and management of the effort

We’d love to hear from people with:

• 3 years of analytical, supply chain or other relevant experience
• Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities
• Analytical skills
• Effective time management and prioritization skills
• Able to produce and use reports, tools and forms to accomplish one’s work
• Ability to learn and interpret company policies/procedures related to the team’s activities
• Proficient with desktop applications and adept at using enterprise systems
• Effective customer service skills
• Experience interacting with suppliers/vendors or similar relationship management roles
• Computer skills, which must include proficiency in Microsoft Suite of products
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Prefer knowledge of supply chain systems such as Oracle, Ariba, etc.

Let us give you the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself. It’s time for you to #beapartner.  Apply today!

Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans & individuals with disabilities. Starbucks will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.