Director of Strategic Sourcing for Store Operations
Ross Stores, Inc., Dublin, California, United States, 94568
Join a Team That Values You!
Bring your talents to Ross, a leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores and a strong track record of success. We focus on delivering high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings, all while providing an engaging treasure-hunt shopping experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:
Success:
Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving. Career Growth:
We develop top talent because Ross only grows when you grow. Teamwork:
We collaborate to solve complex problems and find the right solutions. Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We celebrate diverse backgrounds and ideas, believing our differences make us stronger. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, with buying offices in key markets including New York City and Los Angeles, and eight distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities. GENERAL PURPOSE: The Director of Strategic Sourcing for Store Operations is a high-impact leadership role critical to our growth. This position requires a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset to identify opportunities for cost reduction while minimizing risks across over 2,100 locations, with an additional 100 opening annually. In this role, you will work as a trusted advisor, utilizing your leadership, project management, and communication skills to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and executive leaders. COMPENSATION: The base salary range for this role is $115,200 - $216,600, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This range is one component of our total compensation package, which varies by position and location. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Drive Strategic Sourcing Process Execution: Create and implement mid-to-long-term strategic sourcing plans. Drive end-to-end sourcing with data analysis, model building, RFx development, and negotiations. Conduct savings analysis and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Manage RFx processes from start to finish, evaluating responses quantitatively and qualitatively. Facilitate post-bid vendor management and onboarding. Ad-Hoc Analysis and Project Management: Identify growth opportunities within Strategic Sourcing. Manage diverse projects from various stakeholders. Create and execute project plans, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication. Contract Development and Management: Lead contract negotiations and assess opportunities within contracts. Draft contract terms and oversee compliance. COMPETENCIES: People:
Building effective teams, developing talent, and collaborating. Self:
Leading by example and ensuring accountability. Business:
Business acumen, planning, and organizational agility. Emphasize drive for results, problem solving, leadership, analysis, and judgment. QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS in Business, Economics, Accounting, or Engineering; advanced degree preferred. A minimum of 10 years' experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, with multi-category experience preferred. Management consulting experience preferred; retail experience is a plus. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on data-driven problem solving. Experience with contract writing and management. Willingness to travel internationally and domestically with advance notice. This position requires the ability to work in an office environment and attend meetings regularly. While in-office presence is expected, a hybrid work model may be accommodated.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manager, Strategic Sourcing. IMPORTANT NOTE:
This job description provides a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be comprehensive. Responsibilities may change based on management's discretion. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to attracting, hiring, and developing a diverse workforce.
Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving. Career Growth:
We develop top talent because Ross only grows when you grow. Teamwork:
We collaborate to solve complex problems and find the right solutions. Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We celebrate diverse backgrounds and ideas, believing our differences make us stronger. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, with buying offices in key markets including New York City and Los Angeles, and eight distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities. GENERAL PURPOSE: The Director of Strategic Sourcing for Store Operations is a high-impact leadership role critical to our growth. This position requires a strategic, entrepreneurial mindset to identify opportunities for cost reduction while minimizing risks across over 2,100 locations, with an additional 100 opening annually. In this role, you will work as a trusted advisor, utilizing your leadership, project management, and communication skills to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and executive leaders. COMPENSATION: The base salary range for this role is $115,200 - $216,600, depending on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. This range is one component of our total compensation package, which varies by position and location. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Drive Strategic Sourcing Process Execution: Create and implement mid-to-long-term strategic sourcing plans. Drive end-to-end sourcing with data analysis, model building, RFx development, and negotiations. Conduct savings analysis and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Manage RFx processes from start to finish, evaluating responses quantitatively and qualitatively. Facilitate post-bid vendor management and onboarding. Ad-Hoc Analysis and Project Management: Identify growth opportunities within Strategic Sourcing. Manage diverse projects from various stakeholders. Create and execute project plans, ensuring timely delivery and effective communication. Contract Development and Management: Lead contract negotiations and assess opportunities within contracts. Draft contract terms and oversee compliance. COMPETENCIES: People:
Building effective teams, developing talent, and collaborating. Self:
Leading by example and ensuring accountability. Business:
Business acumen, planning, and organizational agility. Emphasize drive for results, problem solving, leadership, analysis, and judgment. QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS in Business, Economics, Accounting, or Engineering; advanced degree preferred. A minimum of 10 years' experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, with multi-category experience preferred. Management consulting experience preferred; retail experience is a plus. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on data-driven problem solving. Experience with contract writing and management. Willingness to travel internationally and domestically with advance notice. This position requires the ability to work in an office environment and attend meetings regularly. While in-office presence is expected, a hybrid work model may be accommodated.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manager, Strategic Sourcing. IMPORTANT NOTE:
This job description provides a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be comprehensive. Responsibilities may change based on management's discretion. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to attracting, hiring, and developing a diverse workforce.