Role OverviewThe Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing will lead strategic Industrial Construction and Facilities Engineering sourcing projects for new and existing sites across Ross' supply chain network. They will drive enterprise value through cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation, and be a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership and cross-functional executives.
What You Will Do
Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing projects, set category strategies, develop RFPs, manage vendor relationships, and drive cost savings initiatives through value engineering, competitive bidding, and strategic negotiations.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a background in industrial facility construction procurement / sourcing, with a strong understanding of construction cost estimation, project management, and contract management. They will have demonstrated leadership of large, complex, multi-million-dollar sourcing programs and be able to influence sourcing best-practices across the organization.
Requirements
- BA/BS in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business, Economics, Finance or Engineering (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
- Minimum of 7 years category management / strategic sourcing experience in Industrial Construction and Facilities Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of program or project management experience in a cross-functional environment (technical and non-technical teams)
- Strong knowledge of corporate finance – budgeting, cash flow, P/L statements, balance sheets
- Strong experience with construction cost estimating and budgeting as well as working with raw material / market indices and determining fair purchase prices
- Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
- Experience with Construction Management Software such as Procore, as well as Sourcing / Contract Management Software such as Coupa
- Familiarity with LEED, OSHA, and other regulatory frameworks
- Certifications preferred – CCPS, CCM, CPSM
- Consulting experience strongly preferred; experience in retail is a plus
- Proficiency with contract writing and management strongly preferred
- Knowledge of DC Operations (e.g. Receiving, Sorting, VAS, Pick/Pack, Shipping)
- Strong Excel (Pivots, VLookups, Data Tables) and PowerPoint skills
- Experience in working with raw material / market indices and determining fair purchase prices
- Must have a data driven approach to solving problems
- Must be inquisitive to learn the business and “ways of working” before recommending improvements
- Requires very strong quantitative skills and experience structuring ambiguous problems
- Must have very close attention to detail and the drive to achieve accurate results with minimal supervision
- Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, work independently and keep a high level of focus
- Must be able to listen, understand, and communicate with employees at all levels of the company
- Needs to be able to build effective working relationships within Ross and drive continuous improvement
Benefits
- Base salary range: $125,800 - $206,650
- Total compensation package includes other rewards that vary by position and location
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