Ross Stores, Inc. · 2 days ago
Manager, Strategic Sourcing (IT)
Dublin, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$106K/yr - $161K/yr
5+ years expRoss Stores, Inc. is the nation’s largest off-price retailer with a strong track record of success and growth. The IT Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead sourcing projects to optimize Total Cost of Ownership and create efficiencies while managing multiple projects and supporting cross-functional IT sourcing activities.
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Responsibilities
Drive IT Sourcing Strategy and Process Execution
Manage IT sourcing process with minimal support, start-to-finish, for simple to medium complexity projects (to include market research, sourcing strategy, RFX / event development, negotiations, management of communications, and stakeholder involvement, etc.)
Develop category and negotiation strategies that drive savings or business transformation through thought leadership and industry expertise
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships typically at the Director and VP level based on transparency and mutual benefit
Partner with the IT organization for relationship management activities and contributes to business reviews and QBRs to maximize value from suppliers
Lead planning and ideation sessions and effectively influence stakeholders bringing new and innovative ideas
Collaborate with IT portfolio owners to drive establishment and execution of Renewals and Maintenance Program strategy
Conduct detailed market and IT vendor research to communicate these findings through meaningful research summaries
Develop and manage IT sourcing project timelines and lead cross-functional working sessions and leadership meetings to drive key decisions
Analyze vendor bid responses (quantitatively and qualitatively) and round to round movement uncovering insights to influence sourcing strategy
Facilitate the development of award scenarios and recommendations for stakeholder evaluation, consideration and decision-making
Contract Development and Management
Review contracts and spend to assess potential IT sourcing opportunities
Meet with IT Contract Owners / IT Contracts Coordinator / Legal to follow-up on concerns relating to IT RFPs / sourcing projects
Provide guidance on contract negotiations through collaborative approach with IT stakeholders
Ad-Hoc Analysis and Project Support
Assist in driving continuous process improvement initiatives, and adherence to policies and procedures
Able to develop PowerPoint presentations for internal stakeholder communications / updates, also review other team members' deliverables
Support additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in Business, Economics, Finance/Accounting, Engineering, or Computer Science
Minimum of 5 years IT strategic sourcing experience. Multiple IT sourcing category experience required
Cross-functional team leadership
Project Management
Vendor Management
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Experience in working with raw material / market indices
Must have a data driven approach to solving problems
Requires very strong quantitative skills and a good sense of how to dissect problems
Must have very close attention to details and the drive to get things right with minimal supervision
Ability 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
Preferred
MBA/JD/MS/ME preferred
Consulting experience preferred; experience in retail is a plus
Contract writing and management experience preferred
Experience using e-sourcing tools for RFx processes, analysis, and/or optimization is a plus
Company
Ross Stores, Inc.
For the last 40+ years, Ross Stores, Inc. has grown from a six-store chain into an $21.1 billion, Fortune 500 Company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
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Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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