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Manager, Strategic Sourcing (IT)Ross Stores • Dublin, CA, US
Manager, Strategic Sourcing (IT)

Manager, Strategic Sourcing (IT)

Ross Stores • Dublin, CA, US
20 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About the Company

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! We are the nation's 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 :

  • Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving.
  • Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow.
  • Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community. 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 IT Strategic Sourcing Manager will execute sourcing projects that accomplish the goals of both the organization and the IT business units they support, striving to optimize Total Cost of Ownership while creating efficiencies. This person will be responsible for leading IT strategic sourcing projects from start-to-finish, including process steps such as vendor research, category / market research, market index analysis, data analysis, baseline development, RFP development, competitive bid strategy / management, negotiations, offer analysis and scenario development. This role will also be involved in post-bid management, which includes activities such as spend analysis and vendor management. He / she will manage multiple projects at a time, as well as support ad-hoc IT sourcing inquiries. Strong sourcing strategy, project management, and communications are key in this role as this person will be interacting with many Ross employees, departments, locations and vendors to facilitate cross-functional IT Sourcing activities and support other company-wide initiatives.

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
  • Qualifications

  • BA / BS in Business, Economics, Finance / Accounting, Engineering, or Computer Science
  • MBA / JD / MS / ME preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years IT strategic sourcing experience. Multiple IT sourcing category experience required.
  • Consulting experience preferred; experience in retail is a plus
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Project Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Contract writing and management experience preferred
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Experience using e-sourcing tools for RFx processes, analysis, and / or optimization is a plus
  • 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
  • Pay range and compensation package

    The base salary range for this role is $105,600 - $161,100. 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

    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 management's 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 Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross

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