Ross Stores, Inc. · 1 day ago
Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Construction & Facilities Engineering)
Dublin, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $166K/yr
5+ years expRoss Stores, Inc. is a leading off-price retail chain with a strong track record of success and growth. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead sourcing projects for Industrial Construction and Facilities Engineering, focusing on risk mitigation, procurement, and strategic advising for internal stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
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
Mitigate sourcing risks through robust contract terms and supplier vetting. Ensure compliance with safety, insurance, environmental, and regulatory standards
Develop and review contracts with a critical eye to identify risks, gaps and cost reduction opportunities
Coordinate with Legal and Business stakeholders to follow-up on concerns relating to RFPs, contract redlines, supply issues
Facilitate vendors' understanding of Ross policies, facility design standards, service and quality expectations and Legal / Cyber Security requirements
Provide guidance on contract negotiations through a collaborative approach with stakeholders
Assist the supervisor in updating project roadmaps and savings tracking documents
Develop PowerPoint presentations for internal stakeholder communications / updates, also review other team members' deliverables
Prioritize and manage multiple projects based on criticality and value add
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
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
Requires strong written and verbal business communication skills
Needs to be able to build effective working relationships within Ross and drive continuous improvement
Preferred
Multiple Construction and Engineering sourcing category experience preferred
Certifications preferred - CCPS, CCM, CPSM
Consulting experience strongly preferred; experience in retail 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
Adam Orvos
CFO
William Sheehan
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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