Director Strategic Sourcing Store OperationsShare by EmailShare on LinkedInShare on XShare on FacebookCareersSearch JobsDirector Strategic Sourcing Store OperationsApply Req. Number 25004890 Posted Date 9252025 Address 5130 Hacienda Dr City State Dublin CA Postal Code 94568Our values start with our people join a team that values youBring your talents to Ross our leading off-price retail chain with over 2200 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 experienceSuccess. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolvingCareer growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people growTeamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solutionOur commitment to Diversity Equality & 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.GENERAL PURPOSEThe Director Strategic Sourcing Store Operations is a high-profile high-impact succession-planned leadership role. This role will require a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset to identify and create opportunities to help reduce andor avoid costs while minimizing risk for more than 2100 existing locations with an additional 100 added annually for a 20B industry leader. As the Director you will have a broad sphere of influence as a trusted advisor strong leadership project management and communication skills. These are key as youll collaborate with many cross-functional stakeholders and executive leaders while partnering with a wide variety of vendors within the Store Operations function.The base salary range for this role is 115200 - 216600. 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 locationESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDrive Strategic Sourcing Process Execution • Create and implement mid-to-long-term detailed sourcing strategic plans and category roadmaps. • Drive end-to-end strategic sourcing with powerful presentations data analysis baseline development model building RFP development bid management negotiations offer analysis and scenario development. • Conduct detailed savings analysis and savings projections and synthesize them 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. • Facilitate the development of award scenarios and recommendations for stakeholder evaluation consideration and decision-making. • Participate in post-bid management including supplier onboarding spend analysis and vendor management.Ad-Hoc Analysis Project Support and Project Management• Work with the leadership team to identify and strategically grow the Strategic Sourcing practice with an entrepreneurial mindset. • Manage both planned and unplanned projects from stakeholders across the company. • Create and execute project work plans and successfully deliver on timelines and project goals and objectives. • Partner with business leaders to create project roadmaps and savings tracking documents. • Deliver presentations and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization including senior management. • Manage the Direct Imports program including multiple store fixture categories interfacing with overseas suppliers in Asia and domestically in the USA. • Work with the leadership team to identify and strategically grow the Strategic Sourcing practice with an entrepreneurial mindset. • Manage both planned and unplanned projects from stakeholders across the company. • Create and execute project work plans and successfully deliver on timelines and project goals and objectives. • Partner with business leaders to create project roadmaps and savings tracking documents. • Deliver presentations and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization including senior management. • Manage the Direct Imports program including multiple store fixture categories interfacing with overseas suppliers in Asia and domestically in the USA. • Create and execute project work plans and successfully deliver on timelines and project goals and objectives. • Partner with business leaders to create project roadmaps and savings tracking documents. • Deliver presentations and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization including senior management.Contract Development and Management• Lead contract negotiations with internal and Legal stakeholders. • Assess contracts for potential sourcing project opportunities. • Draft contract terms.COMPETENCIESPeople• Building Effective Teams for managers of People and 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 AgilityWith particular emphasis on the following specific position-related competenciesDrive Results Problem SolvingLeadership Analysis and JudgementQUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED• BABS in Business Economics Accounting or Engineering. Advanced degree is a plus. • A minimum of 10 years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience multi-category sourcing experience is preferred including sourcing both products and services.• Management consulting experience preferred experience in retail is a plus.• Strategic thinking and ability to influence multiple levels of the organization.• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills especially in front of peers and executive audiences.• Strong quantitative skills and a data-driven approach to solving problems.• Close attention to detail and the drive to get things right with minimal supervision.• Able to listen understand and communicate with associates at all levels of the company.• Able to multi-task prioritize work independently and keep a high level of focus.• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required.• Contract writing and management experience required.• Occasional international and domestic travel is required with advanced notice given.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSADAThis position requires the ability to work in an office environment including using a computer attending meetings working as part of a team and the ability to communicate with team members and others. Regular attendance also is a requirement of the position. This role requires regular in-office presence including attending in-person team interaction meetings and collaboration client support mentoring coaching andor feedback. However this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. LI-HybridSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESManager Strategic SourcingDISCLAIMERThis 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 laws. ApplyManager Strategic Sourcing Construction & Facilities Engineering5130 Hacienda DrDublinCA Manager Strategic Sourcing5130 Hacienda DrDublinCA Manager Strategic Sourcing IT5130 Hacienda DrDublinCA