DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC SOURCING
Company: Ross Stores
Location: Dublin
Posted on: September 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!We
are the nations largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 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. As part of our team, you will experience:
Ross Stores, Inc. is the fast-growing off-price retailer that cant
be missed. Were taking the off-price retail industry by storm by
delivering the best branded bargains to our customers across the
nation. You will be part of making that happen.
The Strategic Sourcing Director will be responsible for developing
and executing key strategic sourcing projects to help Ross secure
the best services and products at the most competitive cost. In
addition to traditional strategic sourcing functions which include
steps such as presentation writing, data analysis, baseline
development, model building, RFP development, bid management,
negotiations, offer analysis and scenario development, this role
requires the Director to have an entrepreneurial mindset with the
ability to identify and create opportunities to help the
organization reduce and/or avoid cost while minimizing risk.
This role will also be involved in post-bid management, which
includes activities such as supplier on-boarding, spend analysis
and vendor management. The Director will lead a team tasked with
managing multiple projects at the same time, as well as supporting
ad-hoc sourcing inquiries.
Strong leadership, project management, and oral and written
communication skills are key. This role will directly manage two
strategic sourcing associates, but also interact with many Ross
associates, including peers and senior leaders within the Finance,
Store Operations, and Loss Prevention departments. The Director
will also partner with a wide variety of vendors to facilitate
strategic sourcing processes and support other cross-functional
initiatives.
The base salary range for this role is $108,600 - $204,150. 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Drive Strategic Sourcing Process Execution
* Create and implement mid-to-long term detailed sourcing strategic
plans and category roadmaps
* Conduct detailed savings analysis and savings projections and
synthesize into actionable recommendations
* Lead RFx (RFQ, RFP, RFI) processes from start to finish, for
projects that vary in complexity, visibility, and priority
* Evaluate RFx responses (quantitatively and qualitatively)
* Conduct detailed market and vendor research and communicate these
findings through meaningful research summaries
* Develop and manage complex short-and long-term project timelines
including leading and managing internal and external teams
* Facilitate the development of award scenarios and recommendations
for stakeholder evaluation, consideration and decision-making
Project Management
* Work with the leadership team to identify and strategically grow
the Strategic Sourcing practice with an entrepreneurial mindset
* Present and communicate effectively with all levels of the
organization including senior management
* Create and execute project work plans and successfully deliver on
timelines and project goals and objectives
* Manage the Direct Imports program including multiple store
fixtures categories. Interfacing with overseas suppliers in Asia
and domestically in the USA is required.
Contract Development and Management
* Lead contract negotiations with internal and Legal
stakeholders
* Assess contracts for potential sourcing project opportunities
* Draft contract terms
Ad-Hoc Analysis and Project Support
* Manage both planned and unplanned projects from stakeholders
across the company
* Partner with business leaders to create project roadmaps and
savings tracking documents
* Develop high quality, detailed PowerPoint presentations
COMPETENCIES:
People
* Building Effective Teams (for managers of People and/or
Projects)
* Developing Talent (for managers of People)
* Collaboration
Self
* Leading by Example
* Communicates Effectively
* Ensures Accountability and Execution
* Manages Conflict
Business
* Business Acumen
* Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes
* Organizational Agility
With particular emphasis on the following specific position-related
competencies:
* Analysis and Judgment
* Drives Results
* Leadership
* Problem Solving
QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
* BA/BS in Business, Economics, Accounting or Engineering
preferred. Advanced degree such as an MBA is a plus.
* Minimum 10 years strategic sourcing experience. Multi-category
sourcing experience preferred, including sourcing of both products
and services.
* Management consulting experience preferred; experience in retail
is a plus.
* Strategic thinking and ability to influence on multiple levels of
the organization.
* Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills,
especially in front of peers and executive audiences.
* Must have strong quantitative skills and a data driven approach
to solving problems.
* Must pay very close attention to details and possess the drive to
get things right with minimal supervision.
* Must be able to listen, understand, and communicate with
associates at all levels of the company.
* Possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, work independently
and keep a high level of focus.
* Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
* Contract writing and management experience preferred.
* Occasional international and domestic travel required with
advanced notice given.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:
This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage
in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client
support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. This position
requires the ability to use a computer, work as part of a team, and
the ability to communicate with team members and others. However,
this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of
in-office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Manager, Strategic Sourcing
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and
responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be
a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and
responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at managements
discretion.
Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider
individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills,
abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part
of the Companys overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a
strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to
complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based
on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry,
physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes
pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related
to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status,
military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status,
medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics),
genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression,
sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by
federal, state or local
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