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Job Number:
100000004Y

Description

*** 2 Positions Available ***

The Sourcing and Category Specialist is part of the Procurement team within the newly established Global Business Services unit at Best Buy. There are two (2) positions available, and each plays a key role in the procurement of IT related products and services. The Category Specialist acts as an independent contributor as well as a support role for more complex sourcing projects. The Category Specialist is responsible for the category management (sourcing, negotiation, contracting and supplier management) for an established portfolio of highly similar and non-complex products and services. (Non-complex products and services generally have a lower cost, are more transactional in nature, and risk of supplier or product failure is low to the organization.) The purpose of the position is to reduce the total cost of ownership for non-merchandise goods and services aquired by Best Buy by proactive category management in alignment with category strategies and by leveraging world-class negotiation and sourcing strategies, tools and processes. This position interacts with managers and directors throughout the Best Buy organization.

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Support the IT Business Team in collaboration with Best Buy business units and outsourced providers in the procurement and provisioning of IT sub-categories, including software, communications and IT services

* Each role will have responsibility for supporting an IT sub-category including business analysis and input, savings achievement, and sourcing execution.
* Must build and maintain a strong relationship with other Global Indirect Procurement groups to ensure that IT is aligned to the key initiatives in corporate procurement
* Communicate the vision and direction for IT Procurement throughout the business and IT communities
* Develop relationships within the IT organization and business units (including outsourced service providers) to assist in sourcing strategies, vendor negotiations, problem resolutions and overall vendor performance management.
* Responsible for managing approximately 10-50 supplier relationships, dependent on level of complexity.
* Responsible for sourcing assigned products and services; approximately $20-$30 million annually.

A category specialist opening exists for each of the following areas:

Transactional software

IT Services

Basic Qualifications:

* Associate's Degree
* 3 or more years of Sourcing and Category Management including negotiation, contracting and supplier performance management

Preferred Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree
* Procurement experience in an outsourced environment.

Job: Finance

Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield

Organization: Best Buy US Corporate

Job Type: Regular/Full-Time

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Job Number:
100000004X

Description

***3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE ****

The Sourcing and Category Manager is part of the Procurement team within the newly established Global Business Services unit at Best Buy. There are three (3) positions available, and each plays a key role in the procurement of IT related products and services. The Category Manager acts as an independent contributor and is responsible for the strategic sourcing, negotiation, contracting and supplier management for an established portfolio of highly similar and complex products and services. The purpose of the position is to reduce, by leveraging world-class negotiation and sourcing strategies, tools and processes, the total cost of ownership for non-merchandise goods and services acquired by Best Buy. This position interacts with managers, directors and officers throughout the Best Buy organization.

A category manager opening exists for each of the following areas:

* Hardware Acquisition, and Leasing
* IT Services and Deployment
* Strategic Sourcing Projects (cross-category IT)

These roles:

* Support the IT Leadership Team in collaboration with Best Buy business units and outsourced providers in the procurement and provisioning of IT sub-categories, including software, hardware, maintenance, communications and IT services
* Each role will have responsibility for supporting an IT sub-category including strategy input, savings achievement, and sourcing execution.
* Must build and maintain a strong relationship with other Global Indirect Procurement groups to ensure that IT is aligned to the key initiatives in corporate procurement
* Communicate the vision and direction for IT Procurement throughout the business and IT communities
* Develop relationships within the IT organization and business units (including outsourced service providers) to assist in sourcing strategies, vendor negotiations, problem resolutions and overall vendor performance management.
* Responsible for sourcing and managing assigned complex products and services; approximately $50 - $100 million annually. Responsible for attaining annual savings targets.
* Responsible for managing approximately 20-50 supplier relationships

Basic Qualifications:

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Bachelor's Degree

* 5 or more years of Sourcing and Category Management experience including negotiation, contracting and supplier performance management

Preferred Requirements:

* Advanced degree
* Procurement experience in an outsourced environment.
* IT experience

Job: Finance

Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield

Organization: Best Buy US Corporate

Job Type: Regular/Full-Time

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Job Number:
1000000088

Description

Best Buy for Business offers solutions specifically for small and medium-sized businesses. From a vast product selection, advice and expertise to service and support, we're here to help you with your business technology so you can concentrate on running your business.

The Account Manager is a commission based role that requires a successful sales representative to spend the majority of their day on the phone prospecting new leads (cold calling), building and maintaining existing relationships with customers, generating quotes and completing successful closure of the sale. This is a consultative sales process that requires an individual that has an entrepreneurial spirit and drive for success.

This is a fast paced role in an ever changing environment. It requires a person that can multi-task at a moments notice to place a bid, research appropriate and available products, ship the product, partner with internal resources along with handling customer questions and start researching and generate new sales leads.

Job Responsibilities:

With this role you will be on the phone at minimum 5 hours per day.

Proactively develop potential sales leads through cold calling over the phone

Communicate what Best Buy for Business can provide for a total solution in order to meet the needs of the current and prospective customers.

Prepare quotes and bids to present to Best Buy for Business customer.

Hours for this position vary depending on the territory that you support

Basic Qualification:

* HS Diploma/Equivalent plus 2 yrs Sales experience or Bachelor's Degree or higher plus 1 yr Sales experience (inside or outside)

Preferred Qualifications:

* 1 yr experience networking and cold calling
* Proven ability to make 80 or more outbound customer contacts per day
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to manage time and workload in order to organize tasks such as: prospecting customers by cold calling, writing and submitting quotes to customers, processing orders and closing sales in a timely manner.
* Individual must be self motivated to succeed in a commission based environment
* Computer experience with MS Office: Excel, Outlook, Word, SharePoint, CRM
* Hours for this position vary depending on the territory that you support

Job: Best Buy for Business: Inside and Outside Sales

Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield

Organization: Best Buy US

Job Type: Regular/Full-Time

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Job Number:
1000000021

Description

***4 POSITIONS AVAILABLE ****

The Sr. Sourcing and Category Manager is part of the Procurement team within the newly established Global Business Services unit at Best Buy. There are four (4) positions available, and each plays a key role in the procurement of IT related products and services. Each position is responsible for leading world-class negotiations and a small team responsible for the category management (strategic sourcing, negotiation, contracting and managing supplier performance management) for an established portfolio of products and services. The purpose of the position is to reduce, by using best-practice sourcing strategies, tools and processes, the total cost of ownership for non-merchandise goods and services acquired by Best Buy. The Sr. Category Manager provides sourcing leadership for an established set of similarly grouped goods and services, executing with deep category sourcing and contracting expertise and proficiency. This position interacts with and must influence managers, directors and officers throughout Best Buy.

A senior category manager opening exists for each of the following areas:

* Hardware Acquisition and Maintenance
* Software Licenses and Maintenance
* Communications- Voice, Data, and Services
* Project strategic sourcing and services

These roles

* Support the IT Leadership Team in collaboration with Best Buy business units and outsourced providers in the procurement and provisioning of IT sub-categories, including software, hardware, maintenance, communications and IT services
* Each role will have responsibility for an IT sub-category including strategy development, savings achievement, and sourcing execution. This may include direct reports.
* The role also participates and performs leadership in other strategic IT initiatives as needed
* Must build and maintain a strong relationship with other Global Indirect Procurement groups to ensure that IT is aligned to the key initiatives in corporate procurement
* Communicate the vision and direction for IT Procurement throughout the business and IT communities
* Develop relationships within the IT organization and business units to assist in sourcing strategies, vendor negotiations, problem resolutions and overall vendor performance management.

Basic Qualifications:

* BS/BA degree or higher
* 1 plus years of proven experience with category strategy and business planning development
* 5 plus years of Sourcing and Category Management experience including: Negotiation, contracting and supplier performance management
* 3 plus years of experience managing a team, consisting of either direct or indirect reports

Preferred Requirements

* Advance degree
* Experience negotiating hardware/telecom contracts
* Procurement experience in an outsourced environment

Job: Information Systems

Primary Location: United States-MN-Corporate Headquarters-Richfield

Organization: Best Buy US Corporate

Job Type: Regular/Full-Time

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Job Number:
100000005F

Description

Serves as an independent outside sales professional and market-based corporate ambassador, specifically seeking out new business clients. The BBFB (Best Buy for Business) Account Manager receives leads from direct prospecting, community networking, retail stores, partners, and direct marketing campaigns, establishes strong business relationships and manages client expectations with expert knowledge and consultative selling skills. As the highest selling role within BBFB, the BBFB Account Manager utilizes a defined selling methodology in identifying, understanding, and building customized end to end solutions from:
? Initial on-site consultation
? Proposal development
? Presentation and adapting the solution
? Closing the sale
? Merchandise procurement
The BBFB Account Manager is an expert in establishing new relationships with businesses of varying sizes, understanding the dynamics of those businesses, and assessing their needs. The BBFB Account Manager either sees those needs met directly or introduces the appropriate BBFB Solutions Specialist to the prospective client. In either case, the BBFB Account Manager is responsible for the customer's positive end-to-end experience. The position is responsible for over $2MM annually.

Key Responsibilities:
? Work independently, outside of the retail environment, applying the BBFB outside selling methodology to build new and maintain existing business client relationships
? Portfolio Management: Provides on-going support to existing client base
? Training and Coaching
? Operates as an independent ambassador for Best Buy For Business at Public and Networking Functions

Must be a licensed and insured driver.
Position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Relocation is not available for this position.

Basic Qualifications:

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Valid driver's license

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Able to lift or maneuver 50 pounds, with or without a reasonable accommodation(s)

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3 years Business to Business or Commercial Outside Sales; preferably in technology and/or telephony

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HS Diploma/Equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

* Associates Degree or higher
* 2 or more years Server and complex network selling experience
* 1 or more years Project management experience in technology

Job: Best Buy for Business: Inside and Outside Sales

Primary Location: United States-AZ-Tucson

Organization: Best Buy US

Job Type: Regular/Full-Time

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Job Number:
100000005E

Description

Serves as an independent outside sales professional and market-based corporate ambassador, specifically seeking out new business clients. The BBFB (Best Buy for Business) Account Manager receives leads from direct prospecting, community networking, retail stores, partners, and direct marketing campaigns, establishes strong business relationships and manages client expectations with expert knowledge and consultative selling skills. As the highest selling role within BBFB, the BBFB Account Manager utilizes a defined selling methodology in identifying, understanding, and building customized end to end solutions from:
? Initial on-site consultation
? Proposal development
? Presentation and adapting the solution
? Closing the sale
? Merchandise procurement
The BBFB Account Manager is an expert in establishing new relationships with businesses of varying sizes, understanding the dynamics of those businesses, and assessing their needs. The BBFB Account Manager either sees those needs met directly or introduces the appropriate BBFB Solutions Specialist to the prospective client. In either case, the BBFB Account Manager is responsible for the customer's positive end-to-end experience. The position is responsible for over $2MM annually.

Key Responsibilities:
? Work independently, outside of the retail environment, applying the BBFB outside selling methodology to build new and maintain existing business client relationships
? Portfolio Management: Provides on-going support to existing client base
? Training and Coaching
? Operates as an independent ambassador for Best Buy For Business at Public and Networking Functions

Must be a licensed and insured driver.
Position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Relocation is not available for this position.

Basic Qualifications:

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Valid driver's license

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Able to lift or maneuver 50 pounds, with or without a reasonable accommodation(s)

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3 years Business to Business or Commercial Outside Sales; preferably in technology and/or telephony

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HS Diploma/Equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

* Associates Degree or higher
* 2 or more years Server and complex network selling experience
* 1 or more years Project management experience in technology

Job: Best Buy for Business: Inside and Outside Sales

Primary Location: United States-Texas

Organization: Best Buy US

Job Type: Regular/Full-Time

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