Job Description
About the Company
Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.
About the Role
The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead strategic Industrial Construction and Facilities Engineering sourcing projects for new and existing sites across Ross' supply chain network. Their primary goals will be to help Ross mitigate risks, procure materials, equipment and services at the best value and be a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Drive Strategic Sourcing and Sourcing Process Execution
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for Industrial Construction categories (e.g., steel structures, concrete, MEP systems, site services, etc.) and Facilities Maintenance categories (e.g., conveyor systems, fork trucks, racking, etc.). Analyze historical data to determine the highest risk and cost categories.
- Partner with Property Development, Engineering, Project Management, Legal, Risk Management and Finance teams to understand project needs. Manage expectations and set achievable milestones to arrive at the agreed upon goal.
- Develop and manage sourcing project timelines and lead socialization meetings. Update stakeholders regularly on project progress, risks and mitigation strategies.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers and contractors. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure performance and compliance. Develop and monitor supplier KPIs, coordinate regular QBRs and Top to Top meetings.
- Support the budgeting process and develop bottoms-up (quantity based) estimates.
- Develop RFPs and vendor response comparison tools (quantitative and qualitative). Work with Property Development, Engineering, Loss Prevention, IT and Legal stakeholders to understand requirements to be included in the RFP packages.
- Manage competitive events or sourcing process end to end with minimal supervision. This would include market research, RFP development, internal and external communication management, stakeholder alignment, etc.
- Conduct detailed market and vendor research to communicate findings through research summaries. Evaluate vendor core competencies and competitive positioning using open-source data and industry benchmarks.
- Proactively identify alternate sourcing opportunities across multiple Construction and Facilities Engineering material, equipment, parts and service categories. Analyze market trends and cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions.
- Drive cost savings initiatives through value engineering, competitive bidding, and strategic negotiations.
- Create presentations to communicate findings and vendor recommendations to stakeholders, to help with decision making.
- Serve as an escalation channel for internal stakeholders, to improve vendor service levels. Maximize Ross' position of leverage in any negotiation scenario.
- Support the Facilities Engineering team with sourcing requirements for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) repair, refurbishment and replacement.
Qualifications
- BA/BS in Supply Chain, Construction Management, Business, Economics, Finance or Engineering (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years category management / strategic sourcing experience in Industrial Construction and Facilities Engineering. Multiple Construction and Engineering sourcing category experience preferred.
- 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 evaluate all vendor material and contracts with a critical eye to identify risks to Ross.
- 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. Requires strong written and verbal business communication skills.
- Needs to be able to build effective working relationships within Ross and drive continuous improvement.
Required Skills
- Strong project management, communication and prioritization skills.
- Deep industry knowledge and strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to operate at both the tactical and strategic levels of the organization.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in retail.
- Consulting experience.
Pay range and compensation package
The base salary range for this role is $108,800 - $165,950. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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